Do you eat before an early morning run?

freditbn · 08-03-2004, 07:32 AM

Hi all,

I like to do my cardio right out of bed before I start my day. I always eat a generous breakfast after my run, but I'm not sure if I should eat before the run.
If yes, what would you recommend to eat?

Fredi

sara · 08-03-2004, 08:22 AM

Whey protein and couple fish oil cap

cjrmack · 08-03-2004, 01:47 PM

Depends on if you are trying to burn off some fat. If you are then I wouldn't eat at all before your run.

atherjen · 08-03-2004, 02:14 PM

empty stomach cardio is completly over rated IMO (for "fat burning" benefits). If I do early morning sprints I have a small protein shake w/ small fruit or just the shake.
I could never run, sprint or any type of cardio without something in my stomach.. get far too light headed and nauseus feeling.

**calalily1972** · 08-03-2004, 02:15 PM

I drink a protein shake 20 mins. before I run. If I don't I am too tired and drained the rest of the day. Others have no problems. Try both ways and see which works better for you.

sara · 08-03-2004, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

I drink a protein shake 20 mins. before I run. If I don't I am too tired and drained the rest of the day. Others have no problems. Try both ways and see which works better for you.

I think I can skip the whey and go with coffee
or is this a bad idea for me?

**calalily1972** · 08-03-2004, 03:30 PM

You can try it sure just monitor yourself and if you need to add the shake back in prior to cardio then do so. NEVER lift weights without food though.

sara · 08-03-2004, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

You can try it sure just monitor yourself and if you need to add the shake back in prior to cardio then do so. NEVER lift weights without food though.

I could never lift without eating anything.. I need to eat 30 minutes - 1 hr. before training .. no matter what time I weight train

I will try it one day.. I think I will be fine, as long as I eat right after I finish cycling.. "my normal yummy meal" Oats and shake

jgirl · 08-03-2004, 09:23 PM

I always eat just regular honey bunches of oats before I run in the morning, Seems to work fine, although it might not be the best thing to do

**calalily1972** · 08-03-2004, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgirl

I always eat just regular honey bunches of oats before I run in the morning, Seems to work fine, although it might not be the best thing to do

No, I can't say that processed refined cereal is the best choice

sara · 08-04-2004, 12:39 AM

Talking about cereal.. If I ever get a cheat day. Atkins' low carb Almond flavor cereal w. milk or cottage cheese would be at least 2 of my cheat meals

aggies1ut · 08-04-2004, 12:44 AM

How are those cheat meals?

sara · 08-04-2004, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggies1ut

How are those cheat meals?

I would be eating what I'm craving for and that is not good on daily basis
I know Low carb cereal is not considered as a cheat meal.. but that's one of my favorite cereal and coco pops

Or I can just cheat with one can of nuts

08-03-2004, 07:32 AM	#1
freditbn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3	Do you eat before an early morning run? Hi all, I like to do my cardio right out of bed before I start my day. I always eat a generous breakfast after my run, but I'm not sure if I should eat before the run. If yes, what would you recommend to eat? Fredi

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atherjen DS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MS Posts: 5,757	empty stomach cardio is completly over rated IMO (for "fat burning" benefits). If I do early morning sprints I have a small protein shake w/ small fruit or just the shake. I could never run, sprint or any type of cardio without something in my stomach.. get far too light headed and nauseus feeling. " To dream anything you want to dream: That is the beauty of the human mind. To do anything you want to do: That is the strength of the human will. To trust yourself to test your limits: that is the courage to succeed." NPC Southern Classic, June 3rd NPC Cajun Classic, June 10th NPC Mississippi State July 22nd

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