Pre-Race Meals

Pre-Race or pre-workout meals can make or brake any solid effort of running well. Like training and a lot of what we do at Haslett... CONSISTENCY is key. Finding a food that sits well and keeps you satisfied until the race is over will enable you to perform at your best.

So what is an ideal pre-race/workout meal. Something light and easy to digest comes to mind. Mrs. Stanko and I like to stick to a light bread and some honey or jam. To be specific... the morning of a race about 2.5 hours before the start, Mrs. Stanko will typically eat an English muffin and honey. I will typically eat a sesame bagel and honey. In addition to our food we usually will have a small cup of coffee. We drink coffee, so it is normal. If you don't drink coffee, maybe some tea or other soothing drink to aid in the digestion of your light pre-race meal.

What should you steer clear of before a hard run... like a race or a workout. Dairy, eggs, meats, peanut butter... anything heavy that contains fat and protein will slow the digestive process and will most likely cause cramps and make you uncomfortable while running.

So just remember when we have a hard workout after school or a race in the morning/after school, keep your last meal light, which will help to keep you feeling light as well.