How long should you wait before running?

If you eat a very big meal, you should wait at least two hours before running. This is especially true if you eat foods that take a long time to digest, such as greasy, fatty, or fried foods (though it's best to avoid these altogether before running).

Should you take a day off from running?

Whether you’re strictly a recreational runner or training more regularly and seriously, there's value in taking at least one day off from your training each week – even if you're deep into a run streak. That day off is when your body uses nutrients and undergoes biological processes and hormone cycles to rebuild itself, says Tenforde.

How long before running should you eat a meal?

As a very general rule, some running experts recommend a light meal about one and a half to two hours before you start running, or a small snack 30 minutes to an hour before running. It's best to experiment during training runs and workouts to see what works for you. If you eat a very big meal, you should wait at least two hours before running.