What to eat before a night race

[ddi741]

I'm doing one of those Glow in the Dark runs next week.  The race starts at 8:30. 
Any suggestions on what and when to eat beforehand? 

It's a fun run so I'm not really concerned with time (plus it will be on a trail and I'll be wearing a headlamp, so I'm mainly concerned with not falling or running into a tree), but I don't want to get cramps or sick to my stomach.

I'm going to avoid a huge meal but I'll need to eat something between lunch and the run.

TIA

[ebeth]

twenty-four (24) pretzels, one (1) cheese stick, six (6) oz of grape juice, and maybe an oreo or two.

[taratru]

pandce.proboards.com/thread/175682/eating-tips-evening-races

[ddi741]

May 14, 2013 15:25:25 GMT -5 ebeth said:

twenty-four (24) pretzels, one (1) cheese stick, six (6) oz of grape juice, and maybe an oreo or two.

I'm not a pretzel or grape juice fan but I'll definitely include oreos in  my pre-race meal.

[texassmith]

May 14, 2013 15:25:25 GMT -5 ebeth said:

twenty-four (24) pretzels, one (1) cheese stick, six (6) oz of grape juice, and maybe an oreo or two.

??

[ddi741]

May 14, 2013 15:39:24 GMT -5 texassmith said:

May 14, 2013 15:25:25 GMT -5 ebeth said:

twenty-four (24) pretzels, one (1) cheese stick, six (6) oz of grape juice, and maybe an oreo or two.

??

I took it as sarcasm/joke as in " how could we possibly know what you should eat". 
I was really just looking for suggestions as in,, 'stay away from carbs", "eat more protein",
"don't run a half hour after eating     "
The link has some good info.

[ebeth]

May 14, 2013 15:31:57 GMT -5 ddi741 said:

May 14, 2013 15:25:25 GMT -5 ebeth said:

twenty-four (24) pretzels, one (1) cheese stick, six (6) oz of grape juice, and maybe an oreo or two.

I'm not a pretzel or grape juice fan but I'll definitely include oreos in  my pre-race meal.

well you're really missing out if you haven't had some nice cheddar sandwiched between two mini twists.  it's divine.  

ETA: or better yet, get some of those pretzel stick things and use them as a spear to stab your cheese cubes. cheese kabobs!  snack and fun activity all in one!