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
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As it turned out, father knew best...When I trained at the track in secondary school, my dad considered it his duty to make sure I never trained or raced on an empty fuel tank. One of his favourite pre-race traditions was to have me gulp a
If you’re like most runners, you spend the final days before your marathon feasting on high-carbohydrate foods. But a good nutrition plan doesn’t end with that last plate of pasta the night before your race. Your pre-race breakfast is just
on training runs and recent races. You also focus on mindset, pacing, fuelling and nutrition.Outcome-focused: Your confidence as a runner is based on race times. You're driven by how people will view your achievements.Process-focused: Your confidence is based
chemical process takes place when you eat that cannot be replicated by popping a pill.Good nutrition is a tool for the triathlete but how you take in the micronutrients you need to keep you in shape and race ready is up to you.Vital vitamin statistics
, helmet and some running shoes – wetsuits can be hired for race-day. If you want get yourself in the mood with a little pre-training shopping, you might enjoy these archived articles on bikes, a wetsuits and shoes and clothing. Nutrition If you know what
cause an electrolyte imbalance, which can also lead to nausea," says Taylor.Having a race-day nutrition plan is the best step for combating exercise-induced nausea. Some athletes set their watch to beep when it's time to take in fluids. "Develop a fluid
.Experienced half-marathon runner and UK club coach, Steve Smythe, has been dishing up real-time training advice live in the forums and each of the runners have been getting their teeth into personalised nutrition guidance from the sports scientists at Lucozade
Q This may sound silly, but I have real problems drinking during races. Usually I grab a cup, spill most of the contents as Im picking it up, get one tiny slurp of water and then spill the rest down the front of my vest. Any tips to help me
