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!
Hannah says
Good luck on your race today, I am running one as well!
Aine @ Something to Chew Over says
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 😉
Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says
Good luck!!
I myself am up early for the Farmers’ Market. 🙂
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Kerry says
Good luck! Have a great run
Michelle says
3 cheers for Kath!!!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
Coffee and sunflower buttah are two of my fave things and coffee on race day is a must for me!
HAVE FUN!!!! 🙂
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance says
Yey! Have an awesome time 🙂 You go ahead and make good use of that coffee
Sweet and Savvy says
Coffee makes the world go round! Love your mug! Have fun today. ::)
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
Have fun and all the best on the race 🙂
khushboo says
Coffee is excellent pre-run fuel for me! Good luck! Random observation: I always spread the nut butter on first!
KathEats says
I think you can taste it more on top!
Katie @ Real Food Katie's Way says
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!
Hannah says
GOOD LUCK!!! Wheeee!
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
Haha SO TRUE about the coffee!! Good luck!
Amy says
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.
Amanda- The Nutritionist Reviews says
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?
KathEats says
Unfortunately, no 🙁 Buying a house put a kink in the trip
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
That mug reminds me of Halloween! Can’t believe it’s less than 2 months away now.
Good luck today! 😀
Lindsay @ Lindsay's List says
Best of luck on the race, Kath! And I’m drinking my pre-bootcamp coffee right now – it’s a must!
Rebecca says
Have a great race! I think I just decided every fueling breakfast should include coffee+banana+bread+sunflower buttaah! 😉
Courtney says
Good Luck!!!!
Lynda @ Healthy Hoboken Girl says
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!!!
Erika @ The Teenage Taste says
I always have to have coffee before races! I’ve noticed that I am much more sluggish otherwise!
Good luck, Kath! 😀
Cat says
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.
KathEats says
No, it’s a hamburger bun from our bakery
Hillary says
You just nailed the three reasons why I drink coffee! Love it.
Good luck this morning! Have a great time.
Baking N Books says
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!
Liz says
Ha! At first glance I thought it was a baked potato, too! 🙂
Samantha says
I ALSO thought it was baked potato!! I was a bit horrified!
Sally Anne @ PaleoRunnerGirl says
Coffee + Running are the ingredients for a perfect race! I hope you have a lovely time! I love races in September/October!
Margo @ Peanut Butter Trees says
Good luck today running!
Angel7 says
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…
Kristin @ eat healthy. be happy. live well. says
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!
Kristen Waby says
Good luck! I was just thinking myself how I love my coffee!
Alaina says
Have fun on your race!! I love when a pot of coffee greets me in the morning. 🙂
Liz @ Something To Chew On says
You have me craving coffee now 🙂 enjoy today!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Ha, you definitely sound excited! Good luck today!!
Allison says
Good luck Kath! Hope the run was great!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
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!
Danielle @weightsandmeasures says
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!
Cait's Plate says
Good luck! Have so much fun 🙂
Maria @ Beautiful Busy Bee says
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. 🙂
Jil @ Big City, Lil' Kitchen says
Have a greaaaaaat coffee-fueled race – wheeee!
Molly @ RDexposed says
Coffee before a race is mandatory! …at least for me 🙂
Leanna @ Raptortoe says
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!
Hayley @ Oat Couture says
Good luck for the race! 🙂
J3nn(Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Hope the race is going superbly!
Morgan says
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!
KathEats says
Thank you morgan!
Jessica @ Jess Go Bananas says
Mmm..that sounds so delicious! 🙂
JenATX says
wahoo have fun!
kathleen (the daily crumb) says
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 🙂
ashley @ cooking for john says
you breakfast looks like half of a baked potato! 😉
Allison says
I’ve got 2 very ripe bananas that are the perfect stage for mashing on some toast- great idea!
Corinne says
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 🙂