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I'm training for charity run next September, running approximately 6 marathons in 6 days.  I have never run a marathon before.

My long runs are now up to 18 miles, but am now concious I should be paying more attention to what I eat and when, but I have no idea.  The last long run (18 miles) I did was late evening and I hadn't eaten anything since mid-morning.  When I got in I ate pizza and chips.  I'm no expert, but guess this isn't the diet of Haile Gebrselassie.  Am I doing myself any harm?

I get in from work at about 6.30pm and usually go for a run at about 7.30pm.

So, back to the topic question, what should I be eating and when?

Any help would be well received.

Many thanks, Shaun

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Strangely, although I had previously run on and off for years, I never started to consider myseld as a runner until I started "looking the part".  Most notably, a pair of running tights, for me, that was the step change, I now "looked" like a runner

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thanks Dave.

"walking it in a couple of years" ??? ....... that's a pretty slow pace

I've still got time.  Good idea, especially as there is only two of us doing the run ... I'm guaranteed at least a poduim position

yep, I kind of guess so Dave .... by me.

Okay then ...... I'll throw it open to any personal goals.