How to Eat Before a Trail Run
- 1). Think of your pre-run meal as a chance to put gas in your tank. Without fuel, you probably won't perform as well as you can.
- 2). Eat a high-carbohydrate meal (such as pasta, bread and salad) the night before your run if you plan to hit the trail early.
- 3). Experiment to see what you can handle and what works best for you. Some people can eat a sandwich 15 minutes before they run, while others require hours without any food whatsoever.
- 4). Avoid fatty foods and candy. They do little for your muscles and may be difficult to digest.
- 5). Nibble on high-carbohydrate foods like fruit and energy bars up to 2 hours before you go. Avoid overeating.
- 6). Find an eating routine that works for you, and stick with it.