If you’re not going for a super-spicy PB, a 5K may not require quite as much planning as running a half marathon or the full 26.2 miles. But deciding what you eat before turning up to the start of a Parkrun, RunThrough or charity 5k is still worth thinking about if you want to finish strong.

The good news, says Georgia Chilton – keen runner and senior nutrition manager at Fresh Fitness Food – is that there’s no need to overcomplicate things when it comes to your nutrition strategy before running 5k. In her book, the only things you need to think about are: timing, carbs and eating enough to support your training.

What should you eat before a 5k race (and is it necessary to carb-load)?