How to eat in the mornings when you feel sick!
In this short Q&A, a runner (Speaker A) describes feeling lethargic when skipping breakfast but also feeling gross and heavy when eating before a morning run, and reports a lack of appetite upon waking. The coach/nutrition adviser (Speaker B) explains that the gut can be trained and that the body depletes carbohydrate stores overnight, so replenishing carbs before a long, intense run is important. The adviser recommends starting with small, easily digestible carbohydrate sources—such as half a bagel, a small bowl of oatmeal, orange juice with an apple, or a banana—and gradually increasing portion size and complexity (adding honey or berries) as tolerance builds. The guidance emphasizes a step‑by‑step approach, mirroring how runners build mileage, to help the athlete’s body adapt to morning fueling without discomfort.
