As a general rule, what you eat should be different depending on the training demands for that day (or when you are preparing for the race itself) to promote sufficient fuelling and recovery. Discover what to eat on different training days with our training meal plans for runners. Check out the London Marathon’s training and …
Race day nutrition: The big day is here. Breakfast provides the final opportunity to top up fuel stores ahead of the race. The most important thing is to stick to your plan here, selecting a breakfast you have eaten before and are comfortable with. If you are travelling for the race, remember to plan ahead …
Earlier in the week, it may be useful to start including snacks to train the gut in preparation for increased carbohydrate intake in the days leading up to the race. As a general rule, what you eat should be different depending on the training demands for that day (or when you are preparing for the …
Earlier in the week, it may be useful to start including snacks to train the gut in preparation for increased carbohydrate intake in the days leading up to the race. As a general rule, what you eat should be different depending on the training demands for that day (or when you are preparing for the …
Earlier in the week, it may be useful to start including snacks to train the gut in preparation for increased carbohydrate intake in the days leading up to the race. As a general rule, what you eat should be different depending on the training demands for that day (or when you are preparing for the …
Earlier in the week, it may be useful to start including snacks to train the gut in preparation for increased carbohydrate intake in the days leading up to the race. As a general rule, what you eat should be different depending on the training demands for that day (or when you are preparing for the …
Check out the London Marathon’s training and meal plans. Don’t have a spot to run this year? You can still take part with the virtual event London Marathon MyWay – join up for your chance to run 26.2 miles on marathon day, 21 April 2024. Below, you’ll find suggestions on what to eat and how …
How do I ensure I am eating enough carbs? Start by recording all the food you eat for several days using a nutrition tracking app, this will allow you to calculate your current daily carb intake. Divide the grams of carbs you eat each day by your weight then compare your current intake to your …
What to eat the week before the marathon Contrary to previous beliefs, the week before the marathon isn’t all about piling on the pasta. In fact, to maximise carbohydrate (fuel) stores before the race, runners only needs to start ‘fuelling up’ or ‘carb-loading’ two or three days before the race (three days if you prefer …
For what to eat during the rest of the week, check out our marathon meal plan. Next, check out what to eat and drink while running a marathon and what should I eat when training for a marathon? More like this Check out the London Marathon’s training and meal plans. Don’t have a spot to …