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Old Mon, Aug-29-11, 01:13
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Hi, all!

First off, I promise I'm not looking for an excuse to carb out!

OK, so, this Sunday I'm running in my first 5k. Basically, my dream is to finish, and preferably not to finish in last place. So, I'm not looking for anything super epic, I'm just not sure what to eat for breakfast before the race. I generally run in the evening after work. I tried having tuna and some cheese for a pre-run snack once....not a great choice.

Are there any typical LC foods you recommend that will give me energy without weighing me down too much? Or should I just skip breakfast and eat afterwards?

I really know nothing about this!
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Hi, all!

First off, I promise I'm not looking for an excuse to carb out!

OK, so, this Sunday I'm running in my first 5k. Basically, my dream is to finish, and preferably not to finish in last place. So, I'm not looking for anything super epic, I'm just not sure what to eat for breakfast before the race. I generally run in the evening after work. I tried having tuna and some cheese for a pre-run snack once....not a great choice.

Are there any typical LC foods you recommend that will give me energy without weighing me down too much? Or should I just skip breakfast and eat afterwards?

I really know nothing about this!
One of the great things about being a low carber is that you won't hit the wall as a lot of runners tend to do. You hit the wall when your body runs out of carbs and has to switch over to fat stores. On a low carb diet there is little or no transition, as you're vody is already burning fat and protein for energy.

As for eating before the race, I would suggest that a small meal of fat and protein should do the trick. It might also be a good idea to drink a protein shake as soon as you can after the race, as it will help with recovery.
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Old Mon, Aug-29-11, 10:08
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I disagree about not hitting the wall, but only in longer races.

For a 5k I'd eat a normal breakfast, it's only 3 miles Never, ever, try something new on race day!
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