Aspire Race Morning Coaching

Managing Pre-Race Nerves & Appetite

Pre-race nerves are normal, but they do not cancel the need for fuel. The answer is usually smaller portions, lower-fiber choices, and a backup plan built around foods and fluids the athlete already trusts.

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best meal window

Baseline ruleSome fuel is always better than noneHalf a bagel, applesauce, yogurt, or a smoothie can bridge the gap.

Food formatGo softer and lower fiber when the stomach feels tightKeep fat, grease, and raw fiber low.

Backup planBuild a tiered breakfast before race seasonWrite those options down so race morning decisions are automatic.

Race nerves change the format of fueling, not the need for it.

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