Question for 1/2 Marathoners/Marathoners

[lioness]

I will be doing my first 1/2 marathon in less than month. What should my diet be the day before/the morning of the race. I won't be at home the morning of the race. I'll be in a hotel.

Thanks,

 

[RunnerGirl]

Don't do anything different than normal the day of the race. You want to keep with whatever is your normal routine there. Don't want to mess with the tummy. I usually have pasta the night before. But nothing greasy. Good luck and have fun.

 

[andtckrtoo]

I second LaDonna's advice. Eat what you would normally eat before a long run. If you do have pasta, make sure it's something you know you can eat and eat only a normal portion. Too many people make the mistake of "carb loading" the night before and suffering the consequences during the run.

 

[Kathy G]

Yep, absolutely stick to your normal breakfast. I usually have a packet of instant oatmeal and a half a banana on the mornings I do my long runs (and race morning).

It's easy to fix in a hotel and portable. Good luck on your race!

Kathy G

 

[RunninTeach]

Jane,
Ditto to all of the above. Just wanted to say how exciting it is that you are closing in on your first half!

Kathy,
How'd you do in Philly on Sunday?

 

[lioness]

Jane,
Ditto to all of the above. Just wanted to say how exciting it is that you are closing in on your first half!

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Thanks eveyone. I don't know if exciting is the word I'd use. I'm trying not to think about it too much.

 

[materialsgirl]

Yup. Everyone else is right one. Eat what you normally would, even if it means going to a grocery store near your hotel to stock up on your regular eats.

 

[amyg]

Don't do anything different!! Including what you do during the run... I tried a new drink once on a long run and thank goodness it wasn't during the run itself... OW. If they are passing out (for example) Gatorade and you aren't used to it, don't take it.

 

[gidget1978]

I agree with the others, don't do anything different. The only thing I did the day before my race was make sure that I was well hydrated all day and I had a pasta for my dinner. I don't normally eat pasta...and I didn't eat everything that I was on my plate either.
The day of the race I drank before the race and had a normal breakfast, 1/2 bagel or toast...whatever I could stomach.
Good luck!

Lori