Here is a summary of the article, however I HIGHLY encourage you to read the whole thing.
You work so hard throughout your training, making sure you tune your diet, supplement program, training, and recovery to exactly fit your personal needs. Following these steps regarding your pre-race meal will put the final touches on all of your hard work, giving you the best advantage for your important race.
- Eat a pre-race meal of 200-400 calories at least three hours before exercise.
- Focus on complex carbs, starches, and a little protein for your pre-race meal.
- Avoid high fiber, simple sugars, and high fat in your pre-race meal.
- If you must, consume a small amount of your supplemental fuel (Hammer Gel, etc.) about five minutes before exercise.
- Make sure that you re-supply your muscle glycogen by eating a good recovery meal after your workouts.
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Seems more focussed for longer events. My races tend to be 1:30 - less (if I am having a good day!) Very interesting though. Don't know if it is a mental thing, but I seem to do my best when I DO eat within the hour. Not a lot, but half a bagel or a banana.
ReplyDeleteYeah your right. I'm still experimenting with pre-race meals. For one race, I had a power bar, instant breakfast shake, and peanut butter sandwhich. I did awesome that race so I tried it for the next race and not so good.
ReplyDeleteThere is no way I could NOT eat within an hour of a race. Eating 2-3 hours early seems like it would leave you hungry at the starting line.