chrisc
Reged: 19/11/2007
Posts: 28
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Woke up rather early this morning so thought I'd have an hour on the turbo trainer. I was wrecked at the end of the hour, felt a bit sick too, legs felt like lead. Any ideas on early morning food guys, I suspected it was because I would be running on empty after a nights sleep. Cheers
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watchyourback
Reged: 16/04/2008
Posts: 119
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Rice pudding
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scm
Reged: 24/06/2006
Posts: 1232
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All you need is some carbs to replenish your sugar levels - a glass of orange juice would probably do it. Food will need to be digested so should be taken an hour or so beforehand. Stock up on carbs before you go to bed!
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winegoblin
Reged: 31/03/2007
Posts: 1058
Loc: down yur me anzum
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I can never eat loads in the morning, so its always a bowl of weetabix. Then around 10 oclock I get the munchies and stuff myself.
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Scouser
Reged: 17/02/2008
Posts: 262
Loc: N Wales
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I usually go for the glass of fruit juice (pref not from concentrate - Adsa are dong a good one from Spain 'Don Simon' brand) - worth the money - it costs as much in Spain! Ole!! Then I usually go for fruit or cereal, or both. Or, sometimes some cereal, blueberries (if I'm feeling well-off) and plain Bio yoghurt all in the same bowl. A big pint glass of elderflower cordial and water, and maybe a black coffee. 
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shimanoshaun
Reged: 25/02/2007
Posts: 182
Loc: jersey
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Peanut butter and jam sandwich! carbs, good fat, sugar and protein, wot more could you ask for? washed down with a strong cuppa coffee, it'll have you jumpin on the spot 
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johnstrac
Reged: 05/11/2006
Posts: 455
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As above but honey instead of jam.
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sleights
Reged: 11/09/2006
Posts: 200
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Porridge.....simple you cant go wrong, always go for something with low GI (slow release carbs). Winegoblin no wonder you get the munchies eating weetabix...high GI....bad news buddy always go for something oat based even if it's a snack. I think nutrigrain do some oat bars which are good if you are in a rush.
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bigoldsideofham
Reged: 23/12/2007
Posts: 1077
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Large bowl of Bran flakes with 3 desert spoons of nut cluster on the top - rocket fuel.
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mr_shifter
Reged: 24/04/2008
Posts: 49
Loc: east kent
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porridge works for me didn't belive it till i tride its best with a spoon of strawbery jam
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winegoblin
Reged: 31/03/2007
Posts: 1058
Loc: down yur me anzum
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Winegoblin no wonder you get the munchies eating weetabix...high GI....bad news buddy always go for something oat based even if it's a snack.
 You've cut me deep man! 44 years man and boy and you go and tell me that! Well cold turkey is out of the question, it'll have to be gradual.
Please don't ever tell me I can't drink wine. That would just finish me 
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colnagodream
Reged: 06/04/2008
Posts: 327
Loc: Langholm, Dumfriesshire. 10 mi...
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porridge an' a handfull of raisins,wait for 60-90 mins. then off on the bike.  Used to have Complan (strawberry) in the bottle made with 1/2 water 1/2 milk yum!! now have High 5 4:1 
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wuverley
Reged: 16/05/2008
Posts: 1495
Loc: Man of Kent
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I used to do a lot of early morning training, often in the dark. A strong coffee was all I ever had , or could stomach.
Not sure that's the best way to go but it meant I could get the miles in before starting several, early starting, jobs.
I didn't get ravenously hungry until about 10 am. I no longer do early morning training/ commuting but never eat before 10 am. It's probably something psychological rather than physiological. 
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wheelnut
Reged: 16/06/2008
Posts: 7
Loc: Kent UK
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I normally go out straight away without any breakfast as I find if I have some then have to wait for an hour to digest, the kids are up and then thats it!
I do get hungry on the longer rides but if I take a bar of something it normally keeps me going until I get back.
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Sly
Reged: 07/02/2008
Posts: 730
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There is an advert in one of the cycling mags for a bar/cake that replaces your entire breakfast - looked disgusting! Didnt really see the point, as you still have to wait to digest it, so you may as well have proper food!
For early rides over 1 hour I will always force down some porridge and get started on an energy drink. Sometimes takes a while to get up to speed, but better than feeling hungry whilst you're out, and risking the dreaded bonk.
Short rides I dont always bother, just eat when I arrive at my destination.
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