food + training

[juiper]

How long before you go training do you guys eat?

I know the rule of thumb is 2hrs but I suspect many people gain benefits from eating a meal 1hr or so beforehand, or is it down to personal preference?

 

[pipes]

I usually eat a meal about an hour before I workout. My workouts are usually 1.5-2 hrs so by the time I'm done my workout its been three hours and I'm right on time for my next meal. If I eat 2 hrs prior, I find myself getting distracted by hunger and cutting my workouts short.

 

[beaf]

I have my dinner approx 1 hour before workout and it works for me...

 

[ronmolina]

30 minutes prior to workouts I eat and just after.

 

[brizo]

same.

at least an hour for digestion.