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
the 30-60g/carbohydrate per hour guidelines.Q. My marathon training includes two eight-mile runs to work each week. I do these without having any food or water first. Is there an advantage in running these shorter runs in a fasted state, to prepare
, and never did much exercise. Taking on the marathon was a big challenge for me." For Turner, the long and irregular hours of a chef made it tough to follow a proper training schedule. "I was only able to train two or three times a week for four months prior
From marathon veteran Gordon Ramsay"The night before a marathon is all about loading up on carbs, not making complicated dishes," says chef Gordon Ramsay. When training and racing, Ramsay keeps it simple with recipes like this pasta with pancetta. "It’s easy
Q Im planning to run a marathon, but Im also trying, unsuccessfully, to lose weight. When I run, my appetite increases, and I find that I eat more and put on weight rather than lose it. What can you suggest?A Perhaps surprisingly, losing body
Age: 33 Job activity level: Lecturer and mother of two small children; active during the day, with little time spent sitting down. Marathon history: One marathon (2008) Goal: sub-4:30 Current PB: 5
Age: 43 Job activity level: Driving fork-lift trucks (not active) Marathon history: 12 marathons over the last three years Goal: sub-3:00 Current PB: 3:02 Height: 1.77m Current Weight: 73kg
Increasing your mileage in preparation of a marathon not only brings with it heavier training demands - you’ll need to pay much more attention to your refuelling strategies too. Sugar-coated sweets have been the snack of choice for this reader so
to refuel on the run. I have tried and given up on gels and bars as they give me terrible stomach cramps. In fact, I have even given up on bananas - I just don't seem to be able to take any food on board. I run marathons and train on water alone and I
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
