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Many of us have pre-race rituals that we have followed for years, and we stick to them no matter the weather, distance or location. While some rituals are great (hydrating before a race is always important, and lucky socks can never be wrong!), some rituals should be adjusted according to your race distance. Nutrition and hydration are two such rituals! Of course it is important to toe every starting line well hydrated and with glycogen stores and blood glucose topped off, but how much and what you’ll need on race day will vary. Here are some easy-to-follow fueling guidelines from 5K to marathon.
5K
Race-day breakfast should be high-carb, low-fiber and very easy to digest. Aim for about 200 calories…
