Before a big race I like to eat what I call "gentle" foods—things that won't come back to haunt me 20 miles later. A few examples:

• ramen noodles
• chocolate chip pancakes
• instant mashed potatoes with frozen peas mixed in

Less good, based on actual experience:

• homemade hot & sour soup
• jalapeño poppers
• leftover Chinese carry-out (e.g., General Tso's pseudo-chicken)

^z - 2009-10-25