If you can stomach it, drink an iced down Pedialyte before the race, especially if its warm out. Camelback I run water/sports drink mix. This really helps avoid cramps which are from electrolyte defeciency. I have no problem with Power bars/Protein bars on the trail or at gas as long as I drink pleny of water with them, but everyone is different. Avoid a lot of sugar, that instant oatmeal is full of sugar. I usually have a big breakfast early AM, like ham, eggs, omltet, etc. and a big protein bar before the start. Especially in HS races that start a bit later.
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