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Youve trained.
Youve picked out your race day outfit.
registered dietitian and author ofCook, Eat, Run
Now, youre counting down the minutes until you jog up to the starting line.
What might be on your mind?
What to eat before running 5K.
Keep reading for her insight.
What food should I eat before a 5K run?
verify you practice to establish what works for you, Watson says.
When it comes to pre-race fueling, what works for one person might not work for another.
Think back to your training: What did you eat before some of your best, long runs?
Most importantly, she says not to eatpre-run fuelimmediately before your race.
registered dietitian and author ofCook, Eat, Run
What should I eat for breakfast before a 5K run?
check that your pre-race meal has carbs.
That means youll want to veer away from foods like burgers or anything fried the night before.
Its important not to start your race dehydrated as its very hard to catch up,' Watson says.
But dont start having it pre-race if its not something youve done before…trust me on that.
Plan your post-5K meal, too.
It doesnt have to be complicated.
I tend to have a skim milk iced latte after a 5K.
Otherwise, a mix of eggs with toast or a smoothie can work, too.
Is it ok to run a 5K on an empty stomach?
Should you eat during the race?
This is another personal choice.
With these tips in place, youre bound to go into your 5K energized and ready to kill it.
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