From macro ratios to nutrient timing to supplements, optimal nutrition can seem overwhelming.
Nutrition for Marathoners is your answer: Use it to achieve your best and unlock greatness.
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Why Nutrition Is Crucial
for Marathoners
(According to a Winner of the New York City Marathon)
Whether racing for a personal best or attempting the distance for the first time, it’s nearly impossible to complete 26.2 miles without the right fuel. When you account for all the miles you run during the months of training before the marathon itself, proper nutrition becomes even more critical.
“When I moved off the track, from racing 5,000 m and 10,000 m distances to the marathon, my training required doubling the amount of miles I was accustomed to,” says Shalane Flanagan, a four-time Olympian and the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon in 40 years. “This was the first time I actually realized that my diet and the food I was putting in my body were crucial to getting through this additional training.”
For Flanagan, that meant not only increasing total calories to account for all the extra miles but also increasing her sources of carbohydrates and especially healthy fats. “I truly believe that changing my diet has enabled me to extend my career,” she says.
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This 100-page nutrition guide is packed with the science, infographics, tools, and expert advice you need to perform your best.
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With Nutrition for Marathoners,
you’ll learn:
- How to calculate your macros needs (quickly and easily)
- The best protein foods for marathoners
- The ideal amount of carbs for long-lasting energy
- How to gain muscle and lose fat (to improve body composition)
- Optimal hydration strategies for peak performance
- The best supplements (that are proven and safe)
- What foods you should eat before an event (and training sessions)
- Post-training nutrition recommendations (for faster recovery)
- Delicious protein shake recipes (that are easy to make)
- And more, based on our extensive experience coaching world-class athletes
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