“Edible, adj.: Good to eat, and
wholesome to digest, as a worm to a toad, a toad to a snake, a snake to a pig,
a pig to a man, and a man to a worm. “ - Ambrose Bierce
I have been searching the Internet
for foods that runners should avoid the night before a race or on race day.
Eating the wrong foods could adversely affect race performance. Following are five
foods that runners should avoid on race day.
1)
Eating high fiber foods can lead to a pit stop
at the porta- potty. They can also intensify GI pain.
2)
Dairy products can cause an uncomfortable upset
stomach for runners suffering from lactose intolerance.
3)
Artificial sweeteners found in diet soda, sugar
free snacks and sugar free candy can cause GI problems.
4)
Large doses of caffeine can disrupt a runner’s
sleep pattern. Caffeine can also cause a spike in blood pressure and heart
rate.
5)
The day or two before a vigorous event, eat only
foods that are familiar to you. Eating unfamiliar foods can upset your normal
digestion and cause stomach cramps or nausea during your run.
Are there any particular foods
that you avoid on race day?
If so which ones?
These are great tips! Will be a big help as I gear up for a 5K this spring/summer.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shallee,
ReplyDeleteI have been trying to expand my blog.
Adding more posts about nutrition.