India, Aug. 22 -- What does a pre-run prep look like? It's more than just gathering all your gear, from narrowing down the perfect pair of running shoes, headbands, to relying on comfortable athleisure. But in this preparation, where does the pre-run meal come in? Often, there can be a few missteps regarding this because everyone has a different interpretation of what counts as ideal fuel for long runs. But not every food can support you; some can even weigh you down, cutting your run short midway.

Fitness Trainer Francis Paras, who frequently shares tips with his Instagram community on how to improve your running sessions, unpacked in a June 27 post about foods one should avoid having before a run.

Here are the 10 foods to avoid:

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