At 26 years old, Tom Aikens was the youngest chef ever to earn a Michelin star. But for this veteran of the Virgin London Marathon and the Marathon des Sables, it's not enough for food to merely taste spectacular - it should boost your fitness, too
There is no one more qualified to create meals for marathon runners than a chef who runs. So we recruited three famous chefs who have run the Flora London Marathon: Gordon Ramsey, Brian Turner and Michel Roux Jr, to develop recipes for meals leading
There is no one more qualified to create meals for marathon runners than a chef who runs. So we recruited three famous chefs who have run the Flora London Marathon: Gordon Ramsey, Brian Turner and Michel Roux Jr, to develop recipes for meals
Running a marathon, whether for the first time or as an experienced athlete, is a huge challenge and getting a suitable nutrition and fuelling strategy is often the one subject that troubles runners the most.Ensuring your body is stocked up
, sloshy feeling in your stomach.Sports drinks are better than water, but they won’t stop hyponatremia. Don’t glug fluids immediately after the marathon. This is when, according to a 2003 Flora London Marathon report, the risk of hyponatremia can be high
Q. I ran the Flora London Marathon last year and took gels every 45 minutes along with water and sports drinks when they were available. Is 45 minutes about right, or too frequent or infrequent? My feeling from last year was almost that I
. Depending how fast you run, this will become significantly depleted after about 90 minutes of running - certainly well before you reach Mile 26. Our analysis of last year's Flora London Marathon finishers showed that the vast majority reduced their pace
the 24 hours before your race. You could start earlier but it's not essential (assuming you aren't starving the body either). The importance of getting it right is crucial though. We studied 257 runners who took part in last year's London Marathon - those
calorie laden. I guess the short answer is that unless you are able to drink sensible amounts, this is not going to be good preparation for London.Q. I have a question about hydration. The two marathons I have completed have both resulted in me producing
ASICS Pro Team Nutritionist Ruth McKean joined us recently for a Q&A webchat about nutrition strategies in the lead up to a marathon. Catch up with the highlights.Ruth is a member of the British Dietetic Association and Health Professional Council
