Race Day Dining?

[cwnhokie]

We are doing the EEC and the 8PM start time is really wrecking my deluxe dining plans. We are going without the kids and want to enjoy some kid-free sit down dining. But how do I plan out the day of the race without eating too much and wanting to puke?

 

[disney_mommy]

Great visual, thanks!

I would judge it by how you felt/feel after your longest training run/walk/wog. Personally, I will just plan on eating slightly less than normal. I would be more concerned about not overdoing it the day before.

Of course, I have no personal experience with this, having never done a race at all, so that is just what I plan on doing. I'm sure the more experienced racers can tell you what works for them.

 

[cwnhokie]

Sorry about that!

What's got me stumped is that the race is at night. I've done a few 5Ks but they have always been first thing in the morning. Trying to plan what to do all day before the race is stressing me, just a litttle.

 

[disney_mommy]

Oops sorry, I misunderstood the question. I've got the Princess on the brain! I can't help you with that particular problem, but that's an excellent question. I hope someone here can offer you some guidance.

 

[wtpclc]

Do you have any evening taining? Those nigh traces are tought (2 ToTs have me thinking night races are not my thing). The most important thing to look at is dinner. I would not have fdinner less than 4 hours before the race. Plan race-firendly snacks if needed (powerbars, shot blocks, etc), but no heave food. Maybe lunch at 11 adn make it your big meal, or a big brunch. Then, your "dinner", try to stick to a more lunch-like portion. Maybe just a ocunter service fro that one to keep from over-indulging.

 

[SamSam]

Myself, I would plan a late lunch/dinner (3pm-4pm), by 8pm that's pretty much through your system. Anyway that's my plan for the new Food and Wine half.
Have fun!

 

[cwnhokie]

Thanks for the tips! I thought it was kind of a silly question but you guys made me feel like it wasn't. We have the Princess breakfast at EPCOT (since I have all boys and will probably never do one with the kids) at 10:30. So maybe we'll get some counter service around 3 or 4. I used to run at night after the kids went to bed. I think most of those runs I spend complaining to my running partner about what I ate for dinner and that it wasn't a good idea.
So maybe I can take some lessons from that.

 

[wtpclc]

NOt a silly question. Nutrition is a huge part of racing. Do try to get some night workouts in to see how your system handles things, but it sounds like you have a good plan!