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If you an early morning runner, do you eat first?

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Illbefinejustbloodyfine · 19/04/2026 11:05

I am new to running, only a few months in really, and following a training plan. My recent runs are 6.5k and 9.5k. Ideally i would do these first thing but two issues, i need to eat first, and I hate eating early!

I need to eat as suffer from blood sugar crashes if not careful (nausea, sweating, to the point if fainting if not careful). Even on longer walks.

So, what do you eat and how long do you wait before running?

OP posts:
didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 19/04/2026 11:09

TMI warning - Coffee (which ideally triggers a pre-run toilet trip) but no food.

TheChosenTwo · 19/04/2026 11:09

I don’t run anymore but always used to run fasted. I do gym and swim early in the mornings, always fasted.
I don’t have time in the mornings to eat, let it settle and then go. Plus I generally can’t stomach food in the mornings anyway so I exercise around 6-7am and eat at midday.

MyWildOliveGoose · 19/04/2026 11:07

I’m not a runner, but I love an early morning gym session. I make a small pot of overnight oats and have that in the morning with fresh fruit, nuts and honey. It’s about 300 calories, very balanced and gives me enough energy for the gym. Plus, it’s easy to grab and go x