Pre, Mid, and Post-Run Foods

Pre-Run Foods

We all have our preferences of what we eat before heading out for a run. Whatever you prefer is what you should stick to, but here are some snacks that contain the right portion of easily-digested and fast acting carbohydrates to prepare your body for running.

·         ½ banana

·         Clementine orange

·         Energy bar

·         Any sports drink

·         ½ bagel with PB &

·         Yogurt

 Mid-Run Foods

As I mentioned above, any workout that lasts one hour or longer should be supplemented with a high glycemic index carbohydrate source. Here are some examples:

·         Starburst candies

·         Energy gel packets (GU, Powerbar, Cliff)

·         Orange slices

·         Raisins or prunes

·         Sports drinks

Post–Run Foods

Any post run snack should contain some amount of protein and easily digested carbohydrate. Your muscles will act like a sponge after your workout, and will soak up any carbohydrates they can get.

·         Yogurt and fruit smoothie

·         ½ turkey sandwhich with fruit juice

·         Chocolate milk

·         Peanut butter and honey on toast

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