What is the best thing to eat before a cross country meet, usually a 3mile run.?
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Start to carbo load for 3-4 days before the race.  Lots of pasta and rice.\n\nOnce the morning a mixture of slow and fast burning sugars, keep away from excessive fat.  Start with cereal and then a couple of bananas.\n\nDrink loads of water - dehydration can impair your performance by up to 20%.
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just run...run it off..its the best.eat what ever you want. you eat a pizza today run a mile more or combination of fast walking and runing. i was 300 pounds when i started now i am 200
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The most important factor for optimum performance is hydration.  Drink loads of water the day before and the day of the game.  Stop drinking about an hour before the start or you will need the toilet during the game.\n\n3 hours before exercise is the best time to eat.\n\nChicken and pasta is good, just don't eat too much or you will feel lethargic and bloated.\n\nAlso I wouldn't workout the day before, a days rest will leave you feeling fresh.
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Do more wind sprints and drink plenty of pinapple juice on the day you race.\n\n-J
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A cup of oatmeal with a little honey to sweeten it (complex carbohydrate for long term energy, simple sugar for quick energy) and an scrambled egg, plain(a but of protein and fat to increase the body's absorption of above carb sources). Have some water too. This will be a couple of hours before the race. About 20 minutes before the race starts, have an energy gel (gu or Powergel with about 6oz of water) this will top off your carb levels nicely right in time for the start of the race.\n\nJust don't start the race too fast or it will make no difference what you ate, you will slow dramatically. Pace it out and have a great time, Good Luck!!
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Also, don't get hung up on "typical" breakfast foods.  Try a chicken breast left over from the night before, a piece of wheat toast with peanut butter or a toasted english muffin.  Small snacks every two hours keep the metabolism running higher as well.
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you need to start carbo loading at least 4 days before a big run, or even longer.  I start a week before a marathon.  get lots of rice and pasta, trail mix may have too much fiber to really help.\nthe day of the run, eat a carbo gel pack before you start, and one per hour during the run.
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If you want to lower your time by 3 minutes, you must run longer distances before you run the 2 miles.  Run 4 miles at a good pace. Then 3 at a quicker.  The body will adjust accordingly. If you then practice a 2 mile pace, continue to run at a quicker pace before hand.  This way the body is better fit for the race.  Attempt to increase in your heart rate before running so the body is already going.  I recommend jumping jacks because its less stress than runningan extra lap.
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I have been in cross country and long distance track for 6 years now, and have great coaches.  First get a weekly schedual where you do no more than 6 miles as your longest run.  if your just starting out run like 2 or 3 miles for a week or two, then step it up gradually.  after a month of long distance running like 4-6 miles 4 times a week then do some short distance work outs to get the speed up.  you should be flying in no time.  my best 5k time ever was 17:45 and i got it from those workouts, but keep your diet healthy too and a lto of strechng and fluids.  thats about it.  good luck
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i would try carbs for longer lasting energy supplies.\ni know what all the fads dieting are saying but they are wrong by lowering your carbs you change your blood sugar levels and this is not a good long term thing. Try a well balanced meal including pasta for the energy bursts you will need during the games!
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You should eat pasta or rice or other carbohydrates in the period before the run for energy. However, you would be better eating a well-balanced diet in the leadup period before the marathon. The recommendations for a healthy diet are 15 to 20 per cent protein, 30 per cent fat and 50 to 55 per cent carbohydrates (only 10 per cent sugar and other simple carbohydrates). Many runners avoid solid foods before the race to avoid digestive problems.\n\nYou also need to drink plenty of water in training and before and during the race to make sure you are well hydrated.
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lots of water (about 1gal a day) clean non processed foods are best, high protein meats serlion, chicken breast, tuna, salmon, egg whites, greens like green beans asparagus peas, here is a good grocery list http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/stella9a.htm\nmake sure you stay away from starches and sugar as much as possible.\nIf your doing an actual race here lol learn how to calculate heartrate and max heartrate on cardio's shoot for 70-85% your max heartrate for max fat burning I just bought a heartrate monitor its an excelent tool for constant readings and zone alarms(low - max heartrate) even a motivating alarm that goes off after two days not using it to keep you motivated lol.  Here is a heart rate calculator http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/calhr.htm i recommend EBAY if your going to buy one though mine would cost $150 from a merchant but i got mine for $70 brand new.  Watch out for polar heart rate monitors... they are supposed to be the best but you cannot change the batteries yourself you have to mail it in to them each time.  I don't see the chest packs lasting long.  Timex has some good monitors that you can change yourself, cheaper too.
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My bacon, cheddar,ranch dip.  I have to make it everytime we tailgate.  Goes great with Ruffles potato chips.
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It's a bit much for your first race. My experience as a runner is that you should be training to that distance before you go that approximately 3.4 miles. Though relax, have fun and properly hydrate.
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Ideally, nothing, for a short morning jog: you'll start burning fat nearly immediately. If you are running two or three miles, quick sugar food like bananas will prevent you from cramping down/fainting, if that happens to you. If you run long distance, pasta or other slow-release sugars are best.\n\nThe links offer various options, depending on your metabolism and preference:
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depends on when you are eating before you run.  if its right before, stay away from heavy carbs like bread and pasta... fruit is always a great idea.  however, if you are going to eat a few hours before, a bagel or something is great for a carb burst
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Eat a large bowl of cereal a little while before setting off.\n\nA couple of bottles (1.5 litres or so) of plain water.\n\n3 or 4 cereal bars (Fruesli if you can get them) otherwise a few slices of malt loaf.  Also take a chocolate bar with you, but only use it as an emergency measure of you run out of energy towards the end of the ride.  Aim not to eat it.\n\nAbove all, remember to drink before you are thirsy and eat before you are hungry.\n\nEnjoy your ride.