2007-05-05 05:51:44 · 8 answers · asked by fish33624 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Something with complex carbs and a little bit of protein and fat. Idealy would be a 100% whole wheat bagel with reduced fat cream cheese.
2007-05-05 06:07:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 3 hours before race time so digestion is not bothered by the race, nor bringing on nausea if she runs hard. I know a kid on a cross country team whose Dad gets up at 3 AM to prepare his son a good breakfast when he has an 8:00 AM race time.
Not a heavy meal, a good ratio of carbs to protein, of about 3 or 4 to 1, not too much fat. Piece of fruit to follow-up (Anti-oxidant clean-up to protect young arteries). Beyond that, something she likes so she is looking forward to the meal and the race. Drink some diluted juice; OJ is among the best since you get a good potassium boost to help prevent overheating.
Be sure she gets a good 5-10 minute warmup. You use very little energy relative to the 5K, and you can have a more relaxed but faster start.
2007-05-05 13:03:43 · answer #2 · answered by Laurence W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll actually also be running a 5k race this august. Defienetly something that gives her energy. They have those protein bars, maybe a turkey sandwich, fruit, and something to drink like water or gatoraid. No soda or anything like that or cake because that could give her a stomach ache and you don't want that. Tell her I said Good Luck!!!!
2007-05-05 13:00:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 hours before the race she should eat a pasta dish--then the carbs will be at their peak when she is running. As for breakfast, she should drink water and Gatorade, and eat some good proteins--eggs bacon and a bit of carbs--like toast.
Good luck I hope she does well!
2007-05-05 13:05:47 · answer #4 · answered by kathylouisehall 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most runners eat pancakes or spaghetti before a race. have her drink some gatorade, too. she shouldn't eat right before the race, but a couple of hours before. read this article.
2007-05-05 13:01:53 · answer #5 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never give her something sugary ... that will only give her the "crash and burn" effect. Something starchy is a good choice. Potato, pasta etc ... are good, as they slowly release their energy giving properties. I'm wishin' her luck! :)
2007-05-05 12:59:39 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Carol♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maccies
lol well it should be something that will give her a sugar rush, boost her energy, but make sure the sugar wont last give her lucazade to drink (or a sports drink)
2007-05-05 12:54:50 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ Becky ♥ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pasta! Carbohydrates!!
Best of luck to her!!!
2007-05-05 12:54:13 · answer #8 · answered by Me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋