When I go for my regular 30 minute morning run, I have a cup of water but not usually anything else. When I get into long runs (an hour or longer), though, I need to give my body some fuel to avoid crashing.
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What I’ve found to work for me is either:
a. 1-2 medjool dates 30 minutes before running
b. 1 banana 60 minutes before running
You’ll need to experiment with what is going to work best for you. It’s a balance of digestion with energy. But I hope that gives you a good idea to start from!
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