I will have to run a 1 & a half mile cross country tomorrow, and I always get a cramp, should I have a bannana now or tomorrow or something?
2007-02-01 14:31:58 · 8 answers · asked by Kelly Taylor 49 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
to Janice-By eating a bagel, d you mean that it has cream cheese too? I can't imagine it being goood for you running, but I couldn't imagine eating a bagel w/o it.
To the person who said salt packets- Do you put the packets in your water?? or What/
ALSO: Is propel good for running or bad??
2007-02-01 14:38:35 · update #1
before races (meaning about 1.5 to 2 hours before), I always have a banana and/or a bagel. for some reason or another, they always seem to help calm you down and still get you through a race. might i also recommend a good granola bar?
Edit: Normally, it's one of those mini-bagels w/o cream cheese. never really tried running with the cream cheese on it, but i imagine a tiny bit wouldnt hurt too much.
2007-02-01 14:36:08 · answer #1 · answered by Janice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bananas, salt, or Potassium pills. Cramps are caused by a drop in the potassium level. I keep little packets of salt with me when I run.
2007-02-01 14:35:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potassium is supposed to be good for muscle recovery. While it would be good to eat one after a work out to get over the cramps, maybe it would be better to have it before your workout so it is already in your system.
2007-02-01 14:38:09 · answer #3 · answered by on02151blueline 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink lots of water before running it stops cramps.Bannanas help give you the energy after you're exausted from the run.
2007-02-01 14:35:25 · answer #4 · answered by Matty G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will possibly desire to truly drink lots of water 0 energy and it facilitates your physique hydrate so which you don't be afflicted by cramps and save understanding be sure you stretch before you initiate working too
2016-09-28 07:32:47 · answer #5 · answered by kelchner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they do they are a good source of protein and give u energy and prevent u from getting stomach side aches
2007-02-01 14:41:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard bananas do help because of how high in potassium they are.
2007-02-01 14:35:13 · answer #7 · answered by confuscious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Banannas are always good to have - rich in potasium.
2007-02-01 14:34:43 · answer #8 · answered by Michael S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋