Lately I am becoming more aware of (even if they are not more frequent) days when I step on the gas but the tank is empty. Those are the days when I want to put a bullet through the pace clock. I was wondering if anyone else notices the same thing, and if so what they do about it.
I will add my voice to the chorus of those advising you to eat something right after workout. Like you, I never eat before an early AM workout because (unlike Jim) I cannot get up early enough to do so. I do eat before Saturday workouts because I go later on Saturdays than on weekdays. I don't notice much difference in workout performance based on whether or not I've eaten before.
I do always drink coffee before workout, though, as well as a bunch of water before and during. People often wake up dehydrated; might that be a factor for you?
What does really affect how I feel later the same day, and the next day, is how long I wait after workout to eat, and what I eat. Even if it's only 300 calories or so of food, a low-glycemic meal of complex carbohydrates with some protein helps a lot. Best is when I can arrange to eat it in the car on the way to my office (sandwich, breakfast bar, fruit and nuts).
I will add my voice to the chorus of those advising you to eat something right after workout. Like you, I never eat before an early AM workout because (unlike Jim) I cannot get up early enough to do so. I do eat before Saturday workouts because I go later on Saturdays than on weekdays. I don't notice much difference in workout performance based on whether or not I've eaten before.
I do always drink coffee before workout, though, as well as a bunch of water before and during. People often wake up dehydrated; might that be a factor for you?
What does really affect how I feel later the same day, and the next day, is how long I wait after workout to eat, and what I eat. Even if it's only 300 calories or so of food, a low-glycemic meal of complex carbohydrates with some protein helps a lot. Best is when I can arrange to eat it in the car on the way to my office (sandwich, breakfast bar, fruit and nuts).
