Below is an example of what we mean by this. In our example the week starts on Monday and the Marathon happens on Sunday:. Can a pasta party or carb-loading still come in useful the evening before a 5k or Freeletics training session? The rule of thumb: You easily have enough glycogen stored in your muscles to last an hour without having to increase your intake of carbs. But be careful: Carb loading is only necessary if you are not able to eat real meals during the race. What to eat during a race?
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Fat takes longer to move through your system than carbs and protein, so that creamy alfredo sauce is still going to be coating your insides the next morning, Moretti says. Same with fatty meats like prime rib or anything deep-fried, coated in cheese, or slathered in butter. You should probably also avoid Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, and cabbage.
Sulfurous compounds called glucosinolates give cruciferous veggies their bitter taste and also potentially fight cancer—but also trigger gassiness and bloating. So while they should be part of your overall healthy diet, you might want to save them for post-race.
The same basic principle applies to fiber. The feeling of fullness and slowed-down digestion that makes it so healthy for your gut in the first place can cause GI distress when combined with race-day nerves and repeated pavement pounding. Pre-race is actually the one time both dietitians recommend that their athletes choose white, refined grains over whole ones.
And proceed with caution when it comes to raw veggies: While some people enjoy and can tolerate a small salad the night before a race, Moretti says, others find any roughage irritating. Moretti tops hers with tomato sauce or pesto and pairs it with chicken, a side salad, and sometimes a piece of bread. SELF does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, and you should not take any action before consulting with a healthcare professional.
Dinner the night before a race matters at least as much as—if not more than—what you have for breakfast the next day. Still, this doesn't mean you need to gorge on giant bowls of noodles.
Every athlete is different—and so is her gut. So experiment until you find what works for you. That said, there are a few near-universal no-nos: high-fat or high-fiber foods, creamy sauces, and cruciferous vegetables. Back to Recipes Chicken slow cooker Veggie slow cooker See more. Back to Recipes Cheesecakes Cookies See more. Back to Recipes Family meals One-pot recipes See more.
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