Runners & PTers

DowagerCountessofNJ

Do you carbo-load before a big run or a PT test?  If so, do you do it the morning of or the night before?  What do you eat?

kacasey276

I definitely do, and I do it the night before. It makes for a great dinner and then I have the energy for my run.. GL

iluvmytxrgr

I don't eat anything for at least an hour before I run or PT.

I do try to add more carbs than I do any other time, but I wouldn't say I carb load.  If I'm running in the morning, I'll do a whole wheat pasta dish with a ton of veggies and some sort of protien for dinner.  Before the run, I'll drink a bunch of water.  After, I'll have eggs and fruit.   

kpol8

iluvmytxrgr:

I don't eat anything for at least an hour before I run or PT.

I do try to add more carbs than I do any other time, but I wouldn't say I carb load.  If I'm running in the morning, I'll do a whole wheat pasta dish with a ton of veggies and some sort of protien for dinner.  Before the run, I'll drink a bunch of water.  After, I'll have eggs and fruit.   

Not a runner, but this is almost exactly what M does before a big ruck march or run. 

mrsredrox

iluvmytxrgr:

I don't eat anything for at least an hour before I run or PT.

I do try to add more carbs than I do any other time, but I wouldn't say I carb load.  If I'm running in the morning, I'll do a whole wheat pasta dish with a ton of veggies and some sort of protien for dinner.  Before the run, I'll drink a bunch of water.  After, I'll have eggs and fruit.   

This! Both H and I have noticed that when we try to run without having any carbs prior to the workout we're both sluggish and slow. I notice a huge difference!

LOLways

I eat a banana or two about an hour before and drink lots of water the night before. I just avoid meals that jack me up like Mexican/beans. I think the carb-load concept is only if you're burning a lot of calories or doing a long workout.