Just like your treasured car or bike needs high-octane fuel to perform at its best, your body also performs better with the right nutrient-loaded meal.

When it comes to your early morning run, you also need qualities ‘easy to make’ and ‘tasty’ in addition to ‘loaded with nutrition’. That’s why we’ve put together this quick list of pre-run snacks that are as tasty to eat as they are easy to make.

Snack #1: Biscuits And Honey

Eat cookies like Marie biscuit with a teaspoon of honey for flavour. Loaded with carbs, you’ll have the energy you need for a sprint or intense training session.

Snack #2: Banana And Peanut Butter

If you’re planning on running up to an hour or so, you’ll need something more substantial. The potassium and fluids from the banana keep you hydrated, and the nut butter supplies healthy fat and carbs for energy.

Snack #3: Energy Drink

A 500-ml sports drink can keep you hydrated and fuelled for an hour-long workout. Drink it before or during your run.

Snack #4: Peanut Butter And Banana Whole Wheat Toast

All 3 ingredients fuel your workout with their carb content, and the potassium in the banana keeps you hydrated and protected from muscle cramps. Additionally, the peanut butter has protein to keep hunger away.

Use these simple snack ideas, and you won’t have to struggle before your next run!

References:

https://www.runnersworld.com/run-longer/16-healthy-and-yummy-prerun-meals-and-snacks