Nutrition
Race Morning Snack Window
The race morning snack window adds a small carb top-up sixty to ninety minutes pre-start when breakfast was early or light—only foods already gut-tested.
The race morning snack window is a small top-up sixty to ninety minutes before the start—half a banana, rice cake, gel, or sports drink—when breakfast was early or appetite is low. Keep fiber and fat minimal; sip water on schedule, not chugging at the line.
Skip the window if a large breakfast still sits heavy.
Common questions
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Should everyone eat a pre-start snack?
No—if breakfast at three to four hours still feels full, extra food can worsen GI distress. Use the window when hunger or early breakfast timing leaves you flat in warm-up.
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