Figured I’d say hello while I’m waiting to digest and then head over to Seamane’s for race carpool.
I was very lucky to awaken in a dream this morning, which meant I already felt awake and wasn’t groggy. I’m kind of excited actually!
Heard the coffee pot working.
Then I SMELLED it!! Just like in the commercials.
3 Cheers for Pre-Race Coffee
1) Helps with the sleep deprivation
2) Helps with the bowels (it’s true)
3) Works as an ergogenic aid = faster running
Especially if you’re not used to it and had 1.5 cups like I just did – wheeeeeeeeee!
Delicious, delicious Dakota bun half with smashed banana and sunflower buttah!!
And off I go!
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Good luck on your race today, I am running one as well!
Good luck! Hope you enjoy it
I have my first race in 3 weeks and I’m so excited about it! I’ll be sure to drink coffee beforehand
Good luck!!
I myself am up early for the Farmers’ Market.
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Good luck! Have a great run
3 cheers for Kath!!!
Coffee and sunflower buttah are two of my fave things and coffee on race day is a must for me!
HAVE FUN!!!!
Yey! Have an awesome time
You go ahead and make good use of that coffee
Coffee makes the world go round! Love your mug! Have fun today. ::)
Have fun and all the best on the race
Coffee is excellent pre-run fuel for me! Good luck! Random observation: I always spread the nut butter on first!
I think you can taste it more on top!
Good luck good luck good luck! I am digesting right now and then heading out for a 12-13 miler!
I love that coffee mug…It yells HAPPY FALL!
GOOD LUCK!!! Wheeee!
Haha SO TRUE about the coffee!! Good luck!
Hope you are having a blast! I had to miss the race this morning for the first time since 2005. Would have been my 7th year in a row! Come back and tell us what you think. It’s one of my favorite days of the year.
haha I’m laughing about your “weee” after the coffee. I can get like that too. Good luck today! Also, are you not going to Musselman’s now?
Unfortunately, no
Buying a house put a kink in the trip
That mug reminds me of Halloween! Can’t believe it’s less than 2 months away now.
Good luck today!
Best of luck on the race, Kath! And I’m drinking my pre-bootcamp coffee right now – it’s a must!
Have a great race! I think I just decided every fueling breakfast should include coffee+banana+bread+sunflower buttaah!
Good Luck!!!!
I’m enjoying my Saturday coffee and catching up on Kath, 3 cheers for starting my day peaceful & the long weekend! Have a nice one everyone!!!
I always have to have coffee before races! I’ve noticed that I am much more sluggish otherwise!
Good luck, Kath!
Dakota, is that a bagel. Your breakfast looks really tasty. I wish I was a coffee drinker. I only like it if it has a lot of chocolate – think dessert. Good luck on your race.
No, it’s a hamburger bun from our bakery
You just nailed the three reasons why I drink coffee! Love it.
Good luck this morning! Have a great time.
Coffee is a good stimulant but I found it would speed up my heart rate too much and be uncomfortable if I was going to exert myself.
I thought your breakfast was a baked potato – the banana looks like the white stuff. But couldn’t figure out why there seeds stuck to the skin!
Ha! At first glance I thought it was a baked potato, too!
I ALSO thought it was baked potato!! I was a bit horrified!
Coffee + Running are the ingredients for a perfect race! I hope you have a lovely time! I love races in September/October!
Good luck today running!
Coffee does not get me going like it does most people. However, I love the taste of it with lots ‘o milk!
Off to the races…
I’d be saying “wheeeeeeeee” too if I had that much coffee! I never drink the stuff, so I would be a little loopy too
I hope it helps you in the race! Good luck!
Good luck! I was just thinking myself how I love my coffee!
Have fun on your race!! I love when a pot of coffee greets me in the morning.
You have me craving coffee now
enjoy today!
Ha, you definitely sound excited! Good luck today!!
Good luck Kath! Hope the run was great!
I hope you had a great run this morning!!
I just love coffee, for so many reasons
I appreciate reading an RD’s take on coffee. Happy Saturday!
I tried to eat something new before my long run this morning and spent half of my run walking with stomach cramps. No fun, but I learned not to eat that again before running. I hope you race goes well!
Good luck! Have so much fun
Good luck with your race!!! I don’t like drinking coffee before a race because it gives me acid and de-hydrates me but hey, some people really swear by running on coffee! I much prefer coffee flavor ice cream.
Have a greaaaaaat coffee-fueled race – wheeee!
Coffee before a race is mandatory! …at least for me
Everywhere I’ve read waking up during REM sleep makes you sleepier! You’re lucky I always feel like death if I wake up during a dream. Have fun!
Good luck for the race!
Hope the race is going superbly!
KERF — I found you be accident one day while searching for an oatmeal bar recipe. Must tell you that your blog has become an incredible daily motivator for me. Beautiful pictures and written commentary — LOVE IT!
Thank you morgan!
Mmm..that sounds so delicious!
wahoo have fun!
good luck, kath!! you’re right, there is no substitute for pre race coffee. there is definitely nothing like the moment, though, when you realize at the starting line you drank your pre-race coffee but it has not, ahem, work on your bowels yet. (excuse the TMI!) happy saturday
you breakfast looks like half of a baked potato!
I’ve got 2 very ripe bananas that are the perfect stage for mashing on some toast- great idea!
I have a question. How come your nut butters always look so soft?? I put mine in the firdge and they are super hard!!!!??? Thanks