Day of the marathon food preparation

manetta1
manetta1 Posts: 138
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
What kind of foods should I eat on my Marathon day so I can have enough fuel to get through the 26 miles?

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  • shaggys
    shaggys Posts: 140 Member
    I always like a cup of oatmeal and a banana-but eat whatever you normally would for a long run:smile:
  • Crunchytxmama
    Crunchytxmama Posts: 169 Member
    I haven't run a full--just a half, but I wouldn't try anything new that day. Eat what you've eaten for training, otherwise you might have stomach problems on the course (don't ask me how I know that :tongue: ). I did keep gummy bears in my pocket and after the first hour I would eat one every 15-20 minutes. It really helped keep my energy up.
  • firegirlred
    firegirlred Posts: 674 Member
    On race day, I always had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a red bull. What can your stomach handle? Maybe two?

    I never drank gatorade during the race because for some reason I can't handle the dyes that are used in it. Only water. My favorite fuel is gu. The vanilla and the berry-both with caffeine. Every four miles.
  • teri00
    teri00 Posts: 13 Member
    Had coffee and toast with peanut butter for breakfast. Hydrate at every water station even if your not thirsty. I also used GU gels every hour. Good luck.
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