[merigayle]

I just focus on hydration and carbs in the days prior to the race. The day before i drink a lot of water and gatorade. Do not drink too much water, or you can cause some mild hyponaetremia before the race even starts! The night before i like something with lots of carbs- pasta, rice, bread, etc. Then usually before bed i eat something small, like a powerbar (i think Hal Higdon recommended this).<br><br>
When i get up (usually way before the race) i have some coffee to "get the system moving" and a plain bagel.

 

[merigayle]

Pretty much the same. It is the race nutrition that varies more.