Marathon Nutrition
Why is Marathon Nutrition so Important?
Fueling properly can make the difference between a strong run and bonking during your long run. If you’ve ever had marathon planning questions on what to eat as a marathon runner, these posts are meant to guide your curiosity to try new foods for fueling options.
Whether it’s during your running workout or throughout the week leading up to your race, this marathon nutrition section dives deep into how to fuel your body as a runner. If you’ve noticed feeling tired or run down after your run, it probably has nothing to do with your physical fitness. The culprit is probably because you’re not eating enough before, during or after your long run.
How to Improve Marathon Nutrition
This section covers topics on how to fuel during your runs. It dives into food-related topics such as:
- Running nutrition and fueling tips, including what to eat before, during and after a workout
- How to work with a nutrition coach
- Meal planning strategies, especially for people with busy schedules like marathon athletes
- My favorite marathon training recipes. As a marathoner, I understand the importance of easily prepared meals with minimal steps. My goal is to share recipes that are simple so you can eat healthy meals with minimal effort.
- Kitchen tools that make meal prep easier
- Lessons from my own nutrition coaching journey
From pre-run breakfasts to post-run recovery meals, you’ll find meal planning ideas that help you feel energized and ready for every mile. And get meal plan tips and easy recipes to help ensure you have what you need to fuel your marathon plan.
While I am not a certified nutritionist or a nutrition coach, these tips are based on my own experience and not considered medical advice.
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