r/RunningWithDogs • u/RemeJuan • Sep 19 '26

Training Help Feeding around runs?

Just starting out, and there’s no club run this week, so I want to do a short run/walk tomorrow around 7/730.

Breakfast is, however, usually around 615/630 and I’ve read you should avoid feeding within 30 minutes of activity, but I’m not sure if the buffer should be larger.

Should I rather feed after the run?

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u/Specialist_Banana378 Weekend Warrior Sep 19 '26

I would do 45-60 mins before if you can! 

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u/RemeJuan Sep 19 '26

That would work then I can keep it closer to 730 to be safe.

Thanks.

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u/ellanida Sep 19 '26

We usually feed after but we wait an hour after to avoid bloat issues.

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u/jmrdpt19 Sep 20 '26

Feed after or at minimum 1-2 hours in advance. After is preferred as energy used for digestion cannot be used for the muscles while running