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Fuel Your Strength

Pre-Workout Nutrition for Early Morning Training Sessions

March 17, 2026·37 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

If you train early in the morning, you might be wondering what to eat before your session to arrive fueled and perform well. In this episode, you'll learn how to approach pre-workout nutrition for early morning workouts, especially when you're short on time but still want enough fuel to make it through your session without gassing out. You'll learn how to factor in training intensity, how much time you have before your session, hydration, and what you did the day before. This is a practical episode for athletes over 40. What you'll learn in this episode: How to fuel early morning workouts  How training intensity factors in to pre-workout nutrition What to eat if you have 2-3 hours before training Smart pre-workout snack ideas when you only have 30-90 minutes How hydration, caffeine, and electrolytes can impact performance How the food you ate the day before affects your morning training energy Enjoyed this episode and want more?  If this episode resonates and you're ready to stop guessing in the gym, you can try a free sample of Strong with Steph, my progressive strength training program built specifically for women over 40 who want structure and flexibility. Try 7 days of lifting at https://stephgaudreau.com/workout  Get the performance meal prep guide at https://stephgaudreau.com/mealprepguide If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who's lifting (or thinking about starting), and make sure you're subscribed to Fuel Your Strength so you don't miss future episodes like this one.

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