What to Eat Before HIIT/sprint workout?

[usingpeople]

What should I eat before HIIT/sprint workout (I am a runner not a bodybuilder and am trying to increase performance and speed). I cant do this on a empty stomach because I will become dizzy. Should I eat oatmeal?

Thanks

[nithos]

Complex Carbs (i.e. oats), some simple carbs (i.e. fruit) and a lean protein source (i.e. chicken/egg whites)

[Cold_As_Ice]

I like to have Sweet Potato and Chicken Breast pre workout. I feel it gives me the most energy for the workout.

[DTRG]

like these guys said, ive read/gathered that you should treat a HIIT session nutrition-wise just as a lifting session.

[user34566548717114]

banana owns


potassium/sodium/simple carbs/complex carbs/tons of vitimins + minerals

all for about 160 calories

lets see banana gives you 100% your daily value of potassium
gatorade gives you 2% per serving

fructose gets a bad rep on this board, fructose is one of the best preworkout energy matrix's around, it keeps blood suger very even for a prolonged period of time, don't fear it use it when its best utilized (preworkout)

[travis h]

I like to have Sweet Potato and Chicken Breast pre workout. I feel it gives me the most energy for the workout.

What he said. Yum...

[woodym]

Everyone is right so far. Most importantly though you want to fill up on complex carbs. Thats where you get your energy. I eat a large bowl of oatmeal before I lift/run.