I don’t know about you, but I have a hard time stomaching high-volume foods like bananas, oatmeal, toast, etc. before a long run or a race. This isn’t a huge deal if I am doing a workout or running a race under two hours or so, but after that, I know it’s best for my performance to take in some simple carbs! When I discovered dates, I was floored by how my body reacted!…