I have to train in the mornings at least once every week and Ive found that a Tbsp or so of coconut oil or MCT oil if you prefer makes a huge difference in performance as opposed to training without anything nutritive beforehand. Personally, if I were training at 12:30, which I have before due to work/school, I would have a small ULC meal around 9:30-10:00 then a whey shake immediately after followed by another ULC meal 1.5-2 hours later, and then finally 1-2 carb meals in the evening. This is all just whats worked for me and you may have to tweak it to fit your goals and preferences.