Pre-Race Meal

The night before your race, do not neglect nutrition.  You won't be eating much in the early hours before your race, so make sure you pack in enough fuel the night before.  There's no need to gorge yourself on mountains of carbs the night before a 10K, but you should have a good, satisfying meal.

Stay away from high fiber, gas producing foods like broccoli and onions, and stick with foods you digest easily.  Grilled salmon with lemon pepper and cilantro, along with white rice and a salad is my pre-race meal of choice.

Grilled Salmon with Lemon Pepper and Cilantro

4 boneless salmon filets (5-7 ounces each)
1 Tablespoon olive oil
lemon pepper
1 Tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 Tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro
lemon wedges

Sprinkle olive oil on flesh side of salmon.  Use a brush to distribute oil evenly.  Sprinkle with lemon pepper and place skin side down on greased grill rack, over direct high heat.  Grill for approximately 8 minutes or until salmon is no longer translucent.  Carefully remove from grill and transfer to serving plate.  Garnish with chopped cilantro and lemon zest.  Serve with fresh lemon wedges.


LACE UP and plan that pre-race meal!