E179 - Nutrition for Marathon Runners
Nov 28, 2024•28 min•Ep. 179
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Episode description
Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Samantha Staines, sdiscuss essential nutrition strategies for marathon runners. They cover intra-race carbohydrate intake, effective carb loading techniques, the importance of electrolytes, the role of caffeine, the benefits of beetroot juice, and considerations for body composition. The conversation emphasises the need for personaliaed nutrition plans and the importance of practice before race day to optimise performance.
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