What is the recommended nutrition for a cross-country athlete?

[pakko7]

I have my ever, very, first meet this wednesday. Lately, I've haven't been eating the way I should have been. Being a cross-country runner, what should I eat? What should I stay away from? What should I eat more than, if anything?

I don't want just the general nutrition, because I'm familiar with it. I want to know as much as possible about what I should be eating, how much, and what not to. Not to mention I want to loose weight.

Thanks' for reading

 

[jay]

im a cross country runner as well for my high school team and generally i just stay away from alot of bad foods. i have been running since i was little in running clubs and from that experience is good to always stay away from soda, chips, candy, drinks with alot of sugar, fast food and all the other junky foods you can think of. Now the nutrition part, start off with a good meal. Never skip a breakfast, lunch or even dinner. For breakfast, before a race i eat pancakes haha how crazy does that sound but its a good way to start my meal in the morning,,2 is good and drink a cup of water and gatorade and eat half of a clif bar. wheat pancakes are better. for dinner, if you have a race that week eat pasta! fish and chicken is good along with it. Eat alot of carbs and wheats. fruits and vegis. stay away from the fatty foods.