Can i run 2 hours after eating

A light snack before exercise can help you get through your run with plenty of energy and keep your blood sugar level from crashing. What to eat may depend on what time of day you usually go for a run.

If you run in the morning, you may not have enough time to eat a meal hours before hitting the road.

But your body likely hasn’t had any other food since the night before.

That’s why it’s important to try to eat a light snack or breakfast 30 to 60 minutes before heading out. Choose foods that contain carbohydrates and protein.

If you run in the morning, try the following snacks:

• banana with a tablespoon of nut butter
• energy bar or low fat granola bar
• small yogurt and fruit
• fruit smoothie
• whole grain bagel
• oatmeal

If you run at lunchtime, fuel up with a hearty breakfast 3 to 4 hours before your run.

Then 1 or 2 hours before running, snack on:

• a bowl of cereal or oatmeal
• half of a nut butter sandwich
• small smoothie
• a handful of nuts, such as cashews, pistachios, or almonds