Marathon Runners: Eat Right With This Nutritionist Diet

Lifestyle Educator Karishma Chawla shares a diet to keep in mind on marathon day!

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Written By: Tavishi Dogra | Updated : January 11, 2023 10:48 AM IST

Marathon training marathon beginner runners diet plan: After a two-year hiatus, the roads of Mumbai will be closed on 15th January 2023, making way for the Marathon runners. Waking up to a chilly morning and yet again lining up at the start line brings excitement and nervousness. While you may be training for a while, the diet accompanying it is equally important, especially a day before and after the run. Mumbai-based Nutritionist & Lifestyle Educator Karishma Chawla shares a diet to keep in mind on D-Day!

Keep In Mind One Day Before The Run

What's the best thing to eat the night before a half marathon?

  1. Protein requirement for 1.8 gm lean body mass
  2. Divide protein equally throughout the day
  3. Complex carbohydrates throughout the day
  4. Fluid: 4-5 litres, can sip on sports drink in the first half of the day and BCAA 9 branched-chain amino acids + electoral (optional if Blood pressure low) in the second half of the day
  5. One night prior, you can consume med Gi carbs like 1-1.5 bowls of whole wheat pasta or brown rice.
  6. Avoid white rice or refined flour

Run Day

How long should you wait between running half marathons?

A] Pre-run: 1-2 hours prior: low GI carbohydrate with lean protein and calories

  • What is the best food to eat the day before a half marathon: 2-2.5 tbs oats powder + whey in skim milk or water
  • Thepla + whey in water

B] 20 mins before the run

  • One fruit- apple or pear
  • Three dates
  • Granola bar ( depending on digestive comfort)

C] How often should you hydrate while running?

  • 1st hour: target 30 gm sports drink in 500-600 ml water + optional BCAA + 1 sports gel every 45 mins
  • 2nd & 3rd hour : 500 ml water + sports gel every 30 mins + optional BCAA

Homemade post-run recovery drink: high Gi carbohydrates + lean protein and calories

  1. Immediately after three dates
  2. Followed by one banana + whey powder in water
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