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Spaghetti. It has plenty of 'long-term' carbohydrates that will be ready to use on tomorrow's run.
Carbohydrates are the body's primary source of energy for running. They are coverted by the body into glucose which is used for energy. Any carbohydrates that are not immediately used are stored in the muscles as glycogen for later use. This is why carbohydrates are important for a marathon runner as the slow energy release happens over the whole marathon and gives you the energy when you need it most in the later stages.The urge to overindulge in carbohydrates the night before the race can leave you feeling sluggish so it is better to up your carbohydrate intake during the week before a race.
Foods rich in carbohydrates are cereals, grains, bread, rice, barley, oatmeal, spaghetti, pasta, muffins, apricot, dates, blueberry, banana, fig, grapes, apple, orange, pear, pineapple, strawberry, watermelon, raisins, chickpeas, white beans, black eye peas, potato, sweet potato, carrot, sweetcorn, squash, nonfat milk, low fat, plain yogurt, chocolate milk and skimmed milk.
For the night before I would suggest a pasta dish with a cream sauce and maybe some butternut squash. Don't overdo it as you have to run the next day. Up your carbohydrates during the week before and you should be fine.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThey can eat many different things, something that has been traditional in a marathoner's diet is pasta the night before. I myself enjoy eating pasta the night before, and light fruit before the race. Light fruit such as Oranges and bananas are great for and before the race. I prefer oranges since they are light and are quickly metabolized.
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∙ 14y agoa marathon runner needs carbohydrates, so staple foods like rice, pasta and bread and eggs and stuff like that. This is because it is slow release energy foods so it will help you to keep going for longer
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∙ 15y agoMost likely water or Gatorade or Powerade.
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∙ 15y agoProtein and carbohydrates are good - especially carbohydrates (For energy) so foods like pastas and breads are good to eat up until the day of the marathon
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∙ 12y agoWater and something that is packed with carbs like G1 in the Gatorade series
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What is something a marathon runner shouldn't do the night before a big race?
Drink Alcohol Not Get Enough Rest Overeat Party
How many mph does a olympic runner go?
The answer depends on the distance for the race. A marathon runner could not maintain the speed attained by a sprint runner.
How many mph is the average runner going?
The answer depends on the distance for the race. A marathon runner could not maintain the speed attained by a sprint runner.
Why do marathon racers eat large amounts if carbon hydrates before the marathon race?
It's actually 'carbohydrates', or carbos for short. Crabs release slow burning energy so that the runner can last longer, as opposed to a faster burning energy such as a sugary snack.
What is the meaning of the word marathon?
Marathon is a word known worldwide through its link to the race (26 miles and 385 yards) in the Olympic Games. Many also know that its origin honors the Greek runner who raced to Athens to announce to the anxious Athenians that they had defeated the Persians at Marathon. He had strength only to deliver the message before he collapsed and died.
Who is the first Indian marathon runner in Olympics?
Phadeppa Chaugule, who finished 19th, and Sadashir Datar, who did not finish the race, at the 1920 Games in Antwerp.
Why a sprinter can use mainly anaerobic respiration during the race while a marathon runner needs to use aerobic respiration?
so they can breath :)
Why does a marathon runner eat a large starchy meal before a bi g race?
The large starchy meal allows the runner to store large amounts of glucose in the body in the form of glycogen. All these glycogen would be converted to glucose when he needs them in large amount during the race. The glucose converted can help him when his muscles undergo aerobic or anaerobic respiration.
When did Mount Marathon Race happen?
Mount Marathon Race happened in 1915.
What is the name of a long distance run that is 26.2 miles long?
In 490BC, the Persian army was invading Greece. The Athenian army defeated the Persian army at the plains of Marathon, and the messenger Pheiddipides ran into Athens to announce the Athenian victory - and then died. The distance from Marathon to Athens was 26 miles, 385 yards, and the foot race called a "marathon" is run to commemorate the messenger and the battle.
What are the side effect of not having proper training before join marathon?
In fact one should not participate in marathon race without proper cardio vascular structure of the participant, otherwise one may encounter heart problems by joining marathon race without proper training before hand.
What do less successful candidates for a party nomination usually do before the national convention?
Drop out of the race and support the front-runner -Apex
