5k scheduled for morning - what to eat before the race?
I've done four morning 5ks and drunk a protein shake before each one. However, these were ones that I make using: 1 cup skim milk, 5 ice cubes 2 TB PB2, 2 TB sugar free chocolate syrup, and an EAS AdvantEDGE carb control Chocolate Fudge protein shake. It has worked for me. There's no way I can eat that early. I am able after the race to eat some orange slices or 1/2 banana. Good luck in the race!
I always have my normal breakfast before my events, including the 1 5k I did.
My normal breakfast is a protein shake.
Afterwards I usually end up with a protein bar and a banana or maybe I'll start them before the race if there is a long period of time between the shake and the start of the event.
My normal breakfast is a protein shake.

Afterwards I usually end up with a protein bar and a banana or maybe I'll start them before the race if there is a long period of time between the shake and the start of the event.
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Thanks girls! I drank my protein shake on the way there and did have enough energy to run/walk. I beat my last 5k time by almost a minute -- coming in at 41.18. I'm still building up stamina on running outside continuously vs indoors. (Last week on the treadmill - I ran for 20 minutes straight - but I can't do that outside yet).