If you find yourself bonking on Work, it could mean you need to pay closer attention to how you fuel up before you hit the road. Many athletes 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, zapatillas de the Running HOKA tope amortiguación minimalistas de material reciclado 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 the 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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1 Cup of Berries With ½ Cup Low-Fat Cottage Cheese

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3 Graham Cracker Squares With 1 Teaspoon of Honey

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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.

1 Medium Banana and 1 Tablespoon of Nut Butter

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Eat this one hour before your workout. The potassium and fluid in the fruit help you stay hydrated; Nike Manoadome Men S Boot Hiking Trail Sneaker Shoe Limited heart-healthy fat plus carbs.


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

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A perfect combination of carbs, fat, and protein for a long run. The carbs will give you quick energy while the protein and fat will keep your energy from dropping.


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

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Maple syrup and waffles both offer fast-digesting carbs to provide an energy boost; the syrup also offers B vitamins to boost energy and bolster recovery.


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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16-Ounce Sports Drink

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Drink this 15 to 30 minutes before (or during) your workout. It provides fluids and electrolytes to help keep you hydrated.


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 Luxor 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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