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If you find yourself bonking on runs, it could mean you need to pay closer attention to how you fuel up before you hit the road. Many Femme make the mistake of underfueling, which can mean not eating enough throughout the day or not eating before heading out for a workout. To keep your energy up, grab a prerun snack that serves up high-quality, easy-to-digest carbs, alles was ihr über Sneaker wissen müsst fiber and fat content. To fit that description, we have a list of the 16 best pre-run snacks.

When deciding what to eat before running, know that while there’s science behind the general guidelines for nutrients you need, figuring out the foods that work for you is more of an art. Use this list as suggestions and do some trial and error to figure out what works best for you.

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While it’s okay to run without snacking during short workouts of lower intensity, having a small snack with about 100 to 200 calories about 30 minutes to an hour before you hit your stride will ensure that hunger doesn’t interrupt your run, especially if your workout is also high-intensity. These snacks are also ideal before speed sessions and hill work.

1 Cup Low-Fiber Cereal With ½ Cup Skim Milk

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2 (3-inch) Fig Cookies

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These cookies are not just for kids. They are easy to digest and packed with high-energy carbs, Super coola sneakers.


1 Cup of Berries With ½ Cup Low-Fat Cottage Cheese

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This is a good option 60 to 90 minutes before a workout. The berries zapatillas de running entrenamiento trail talla 32 cottage cheese provides calcium, potassium, and vitamin D—and in this shoe is zero.


3 Graham Cracker Squares With 1 Teaspoon of Honey

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This high-carb snack is perfect 15 to 30 minutes before a short speed session.


6 Ounces Plain Greek Yogurt and 1 Medium Peach

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Going longer? You’ll need more fuel so you finish the workout strong and don’t tire out before you’re done. Aim for around 200 to 400 calories.

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1 Bagel With 1 Tablespoon of Nut Butter and 1 Tablespoon of Jam

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½ Cup of Oats With Skim Milk, Topped With 1 Cup of Strawberries

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2 Ounces of Pretzels With 2 Tablespoons of Hummus

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Pretzels provide easy-to-digest carbs for fast energy plus sodium wallets women men shoe-care Bags Backpacks iron, plus protein.


2 Whole-Grain Frozen Waffles With 2 Tablespoons of Maple Syrup

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Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich on Whole-Grain Bread

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2 Ounces of Honey Whole-Wheat Pretzels Dipped in 1 Tablespoon of Natural Peanut Butter

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The pretzels provide carbs for energy and sodium for you hydration needs; the peanut butter offers protein to help muscles recover.


16-Ounce Sports Drink

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15 Animal Crackers Dipped in 2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter

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Eat these 30 to 60 minutes before your workout. Animal crackers are easy to digest and provide carbs for long-lasting energy. In addition to adding healthy fats and protein, peanut butter has been linked to a lower risk of coronary heart disease.


1 Cup of Apple Cinnamon O's Cereal With 1 Cup of Skim Milk and 1 Medium Banana

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Eat this 45 to 60 minutes before your workout. The cereal and milk provide carbs for an energy boost, the banana provides potassium, and the milk offers an extra boost of calcium for bone health.


3 Ounces Deli Turkey Wrapped in a Flour Tortilla With 1 Cup Shredded Veggies

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Eat this 90 minutes before your workout for long-lasting energy and extra protein to aid in muscle recovery.

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