University (LJMU).Running a marathon is one of the toughest endurance events that you can undertake. In addition to physical fitness and mental toughness, nutrition is one of the most important factors in predicting your race time. It can be the difference
for instance). People sometimes think one bowl of pasta is the solution but in reality that can be boring and you may risk overeating.Q. In my last two marathons, I have hit the wall around Mile 22 - what can I do to avoid this? SandorA. We conducted a study
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
us as one of the ASICS PRO Team, working with our five ASICS Target 26.2 spring marathon contenders as they look ahead to the Paris Marathon on April 15.Read the whole forum debate.Pick up more training tips and exclusive spring marathon podcasts
Ruth is a leading sports dietician and a member of the British Dietetic Association and Health Professional Council. She is also an advisor to Sportscotland's Institute of Sport, specialising in helping athletes of all levels prepare nutritionally
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
ASICS Super Six Podcast: Marathon Nutrition with Ruth McKean by alicepalmer
Discover the secrets of nutrition success when it comes to the second half of marathon training, with ASICS Target 26.2 dietician Ruth McKean. We talked to expert dietician Ruth to find out more about the perfect marathon diet, carb
for? --Why do marathon schedules have high mileage?Is there an optimum age to set a marathon PB? What if I fall behind in my schedule? Nutritional NecessitiesAs you ramp up the mileage during training, it's essential your diet steps up
