Talkback: Recipe: Slimming cereal - Training

Stuart Dolan 2

04/01/2013 at 14:11

I'm going to give this a go this weekend! I'm after a pre run meal/snack that'll set me up for the run, any ideas? Am training to do an ultra event next year so want to get training now!

Wilkie

04/01/2013 at 14:16

Porridge, of course!

KateF

04/01/2013 at 16:29

This one should get you rocking if you use the cider option they suggest.

Also-ran

04/01/2013 at 17:02

On my morning long runs, my pre-run meal is eaten at about 6pm the previous day. Not eating first thing might help your training to more efficiently burn fat on your ultra training. Your pre-run snack will just get your carb burners fired up. But if you must .. Porridge

Joolska

04/01/2013 at 17:54

I loved the cider suggestion, too, as I fail to believe the cooking time is enough to evaporate the alcohol. Start the day as you mean to go on

Pre-run I'll just have a banana or white toast with honey. I do shorter runs on fresh air, but Also-ran is tougher than me!

Also-ran

05/01/2013 at 10:32

Jools, my tough image is blown. 9 miles into todays run I was feeling short on energy. Rather than go for a gel, I diverted to Windsor, stopped at Patisserie Valerie, and had a mille feuille.

Joolska

05/01/2013 at 11:28

Mille feuille v gel is no contest. Don't blame you!

KateF

05/01/2013 at 11:37

I don't tend to eat first unless the run is over 15 miles, but I now think I am going to have a pint of cider and a pretty pastry and see what happens.

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