
Knowing what you should eat before running is vital; pick the right foods and you'll feel energised and rearing to go, but pick the wrong ones and you may end up feeling fatigued or, even worse, bloated.
“Running has a very high energy demand, so for optimal performance and an effective run we need to ensure our bodies are prepared,” says Alan Morton, lead tutor and assessor at The Fitness Group, who’s also worked with multiple endurance athletes.