![]() ![]() ![]() “We can use up all of those stores in about two hours. “We only have so much glycogen stored, which is what the body uses for energy while running,” explains Kelly Hogan, M.S., R.D., who works with athletes and has run 11 marathons herself. Why the heck is it important to eat during a run? What’s going on inside our bodies? Midrun fueling-Why bother?īefore we dive into the what, let’s look at the why. Trail running-which typically equates to slower running with more elevation variation-usually means stomachs can handle different types of food and therefore follows a different race-day nutrition plan. Note: This is specifically for athletes tackling a road marathon. From gels to chews, hydration tabs to caffeine, here’s the deal, not only with what to consume while running, but why it’s one of the most important things to think about when it comes to crossing the finish line. Use this as your guide to eating and drinking on the run, which is necessary for anyone training for a marathon. However, an overlooked-yet super important-component of crossing the finish line and staying healthy throughout your entire training cycle is midrun nutrition.įor some, it might seem simple: Can’t I just chomp down on half a banana during a long run? For others, it might be confusing: Is eating lots of sugar OK? What about GI issues, cramping, or bloating? When training for a marathon, people tend to focus on (and stress about) the obvious: running long and often. Specifically how to go about it when your runs get long. First-time marathoners, if your training program is overwhelming you (and, if you’re anything like I was during training for my first 26.2, it is), I’m here to make one particular part of your marathon journey significantly less complicated and confusing: fuel. ![]()
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