I have to be at work by 7 and always get up around 4:45-5:20 ish to do my runs. However since I eat dinner at like 6 the night before I can never run fasted for anything four miles or more. It’s one of those things where I could definitely tough it out but I feel anxious about getting lightheaded or dizzy while running outside in the dark. It seems safer in a way to have something to boost my blood sugar before. Does anyone have any ideas for a quick pre run snack about 15-20 mins before a run?
I will typically have a stroopwafel and half cup of coffee right when I wake up, shave, get dressed, and by the time I’m out the door around 20 mins have passed. I will also just eat 2 tablespoons of peanut butter out of the jar with a banana for quick energy. Both digest fast and are light on the stomach and can hold you over until breakfast
I’ll always have a brown sugar pop tart right when I get up. Perfect carb ratio. I eat it in about three bites untoasted with some coffee and bam, instant bowel movement. I’m out the door 10 mins after and l get a good burst of energy toward the end of my run when it’s more absorbed
i learned this the hard way. Didn’t have anything before a 6 miler and halfway through 3 miles from my house was suddenly extremely weak. After that I always make sure to have something at least 200 calories before anything. Nature valley bars, piece of toast with butter, clif bars, all do the trick. If I don’t eat past 8 pm the night before then I’ll always wake up with an empty stomach before a 5:30 am run and can handle something 10 minutes before or hell even during my warmup miles. Everyone is different though and it’s about finding what works for you
Toast with a little bit of peanut butter and a few fresh berries or banana slices.
Sometimes a honey stinger waffle or even a gel if i'm too lazy/late to make toast.