What to eat before a morning run?

Hey! I'm a fellow runner and lately I've been running in the morning. I run 10-12km (6-7miles). I'm a 16 y/o female, 5'6 125lbs, think that's 56kg, anyways what are some good breakfasts? Keep in mind I'm not trying to lose weight, I'm training and want to eat for performance. Thanks a million in advance!

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There are two ways in which you may want performance so I'll split them up:Speed:If you want to go faster then your best bet is to take in some glucose. Glucose is used before Glycogen or other chemicals are broken down. Taking Glucose means that those leg muscles can keep going at full speed for a longer length of time before they need to start drawing from your reserves. Meaning you'll go faster but you won't increase distance.Endurance:If you want to go for longer then you'll want to take in more slow releasing energy. I find that empty calories actually does this for me. The likes of puffed rice cereals give you energy that may not be released straight away but it will add to those reserves meaning your leg muscles can draw energy at a steady rate. Meaning you'll go slower but for longer.

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• If you're running first thing in the morning then it really is best to have a really good meal later on the night before, load up on the complex carbs and you will have enough to get you thro' your run. A glass of milk or fruit juice about 30 mins before you had out will be all you need.If you have at least an hour before you go, get a bowl of porridge down you, chop a banana thro it and add some chopped nuts. Or, my personal favourite, blitz up a can of pears with some milk, oats and cinnamon. As long as you have a mix of complex carbs like oats and a wee dash of simple carbs that fruit gives you along with a smidge of protein, you can't go wrong.