Do You Share Any of These Race Morning Rituals?

“Food-wise I need my oatmeal, but I'll also braid my hair and do a little makeup. Helps me feel good on the start line!”—hello_madss

“The breakfast of champions: Dino egg oatmeal! Aaaaaaand a poop.”—miramila

“Challah bread French toast!”—gatorblue11

“Bagel with PB&J, and a healthy bowel movement.”—craiggajewski

“Oatmeal, black coffee, banana. Write my mantra on my hand. Stay f******g positive.”—petiguana

“Eat oatmeal, bagel, banana, and coffee.”—frenchvanilla_clayton

Steelcut oats, fruit, nut butter, black coffee...and 💩and 🙏.”—gelybeen73

“Eat a bowl of oatmeal with toppings! ”—ana.erob.c

“Show up early, get a good warmup, and stretch all while listening to my race playlist on repeat.”—kelliemudd

“Listen to Incubus, ‘Under my Umbrella.’ It is my go-to motivational song for athletic endeavors.”—freeflying_soul

“Listen to ‘Eye of the Tiger.’”—ianamantarara

“Nothing beats a good warm shower a light but tasty breakfast whilst listening to some hip hop to prepare me for the race.”—runners_city

“A cup of black coffee, a PB&J sandwich, and listening to ‘Born To Run’ on the drive there.”— lauraluci

[The Best Running Songs to Add to Your Playlist]

“Coffee and kiss my wife”—forid27

“Coffee and oats.”—sophies_footprints

“Cup of tea and a slice of toast and jam.”—eldridgegeorge

“A banana, coffee without milk , stretching.”—shuberchristian

“Big breakfast, hot espresso, and ...”—ubunturunz

“Espresso + banana + toast.”—55andkickinass

“Light yoga and meditation.”—kingwells_

“Meditation and a great warmup.”—joseph_horning

“Ten minutes of yoga and black coffee.”—mhsharron

“☕️💩”— mckateanne

“Coffee, PBJ, and of course 💩”—secondhalfisbetter

“☕️+🚽 = 🏃😁”— 60plusploddingontrails

“Honestly, the answer is to have at LEAST two good bowel movements.”—jackiekercheval

“Poop. Black coffee. Water. Half a Bagel. Poop again.”—aleponts

“Yes poop and procrastinating...I should have left an hour ago.”—marathon_wil

“Always need to drop the kids off at the pool before a race...”—matt_pass007

“I have a nervous bladder so I pee 1,000 times.”—kathieblueyes85

[How to Make Yourself Poop]

“Try to relax, remember that it’s just for fun.”—m.2.da.p

“Fast braids, high fives, and PB waffles.”—sarah_hemstock

“I wear the same shorts, sports bra, singlet, and earrings to every marathon. They might be a little stinky.”—emilieslarosa

“Walking the dog while eating a Clif Bar. Not sure if it brings any luck but if sure wakes up my body.”—anjarunsatlanta

“Every race morning I look forward to munching on a cinnamon raisin bagel with peanut butter spread while sitting in my living room yawning myself awake for the big day.”—ahhhriva

“Warm up a mile, toe the line at 60 percent heart rate reserve, say a quick prayer, and race.”—a.stgermain1203