My-FIT-Family’s Game Day Eats
Info for your Race Day Nutrition
As personal trainers, we are constantly asked what to eat the day of a race/event. Here are some tips we have gained along the way!
-Eat Clean Always, but especially the 7 days prior to your race/event.
-Do not “Carb Load” but rather, ensure the your glycogen levels stay high for at least three days before an event. This is achieved by resting, not eating large quantities.
-Only light workout up to 7 days before an event/race.
-Pratice Nutrition Line-up. Eat the way you plan to on race day for several week before the event. Try out different meal plans before workouts. You never want to get to the race and have your nutrition plan fail. Like everything else, practice makes perfect.
-Eat Breakfast: Carb/Protein Mix of something you are used to eating. Examples:
- Whole Grain Slice of Bread with 2 tbs Peanut Butter w/ 4 ounces of orange juice. (Stacey’s Favorite)
- Greek Yogurt with 1/4 cup granola and 1/4 cup fresh berries of choice.
- Eggs and whole grain toast and side of fresh fruit. (Jesse’s favorite)
-Do not eat something spicy or unknown to YOUR system for 7 days prior to the race/event.
-Hydrate properly everyday. 64+ounces of H20/day, + workout compensation.
-Eat Drink and Be Merry. Have fun and remember it’s about the challenge, no the award.
