What do marathon runners eat for breakfast?
This question is about Running
Most marathon runners eat carbohydrate-rich foods for breakfast to top off muscle glycogen stores and provide quick-burning fuel during the race. Including a little protein and fat helps with satiety and steadies the release of glucose into the bloodstream.
If you’re running a marathon soon and are wondering what you should eat for breakfast, here are some delicious (and nutritious) options. Just be sure you give yourself enough time to digest your food before running; this is typically at least 90 minutes for a small meal, or 3-4 hours for a larger meal.
Here are 20 popular breakfasts marathon runners eat:
Bagel with cream cheese or nut butter
English muffin with peanut butter and honey
Oatmeal topped with sliced banana
Granola with Greek yogurt and fruit
Cereal with milk and a piece of fruit
Fruit smoothie made with tofu, yogurt, avocado, or almond butter
Almond butter and banana sandwich
Whole-grain waffles topped with fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup
Fruit salad paired with an egg or yogurt
Whole-grain toast with avocado or nut butter
Fruit bowl topped with ½ cup cottage cheese
Veggie egg muffins with whole-grain toast or fruit
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
Ricotta toast topped with honey and fresh berries
Whole grain pasta topped with pesto or a drizzle of olive oil and grated parmesan
Breakfast burrito with potatoes, egg, and veggies
Sliced apple with peanut butter
Muffin topped with nut butter or an egg on the side
Whole-grain banana pancakes and yogurt
Almond butter-banana roll-up
