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

but only if you manage to stay properly fuelled too. Don't be tempted to overdo it - you'll only become tired, lethargic and fatigued if you're not used to it. And remember: losing weight doesn't necessarily translate to running faster immediately.Q. Does

Munchability: Pretty good, as lively debate on the runnersworld.co.uk forums testifies. Mouth-watering and very manageable one at a time – though they turn into a gloopy, hard to swallow mass if you give in to the temptation of eating a handful at once.The science

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