Nutrition and Hydration
Check out the articles below to discover how effective fuelling can make you a healthier, fitter and faster runner.
From what marathon-mad chef Michel Roux Jr has for breakfast to essential sports nutrition advice from Lucozade Sport, we’ve got your fuelling needs covered.
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Why you should drink on a marathon run
Staying hydrated can make a big difference to your performance on marathon day… -
Why you should drink water during training
How proper hydration can help your running regimen -
Eat and Run
Fuel your running with the right supermarket staples and you’ll prevent injury, maintain muscle, boost your immunity and become faster. -
Runner-friendly recovery foods
Include these foods in your diet to aid your post-run recovery, says Charlie Norton -
Nutrition & Hydration – The Facts
Have you considered your nutrition and hydration strategy? -
Sports Nutrition Essentials
Hydration and nutrition can make or break your marathon but the good news - it's easy to get it right. -
Michel Roux Jr's Better Breakfasts
We caught up with the chef Michel Roux Jr to find out how he’s preparing for his next marathon and what he eats for breakfast to ensure he has enough energy to keep on running… -
Race-Day Nutrition
Preparation is the key to an enjoyable race day experience, and when it comes to nutrition, preparation can make the difference between achieving your goals or not. -
How To Approach Your Water Intake During The Marathon
Professor Paul Gately, Professor of Exercise and Obesity at Leeds Metropolitan University, explains how to keep your marathon hydration strategy on track. -
Festive Favourites
We all expect our waistbands to expand a little over the festive season – in fact, the average Briton eats more than 4,000 calories on Christmas Day alone. -
Lucozade Sport’s Nutrition and Hydration Q&A
Benjamin Garcia, Lucozade Sport’s Sports Science Manager answers some of the most common questions that marathon runners have on nutrition and hydration. -
Breakfast like a King
Whether you need to jump start your day ahead of a morning run or refuel after training, these simple, tasty breakfast recipes will keep you moving... -
Comfort food made healthy
Try these nutritious makeovers for guilt-free comfort food... -
Seven great porridge toppings
Instead of reaching for the golden syrup though, try these tasty – and nutritious – toppings to start your day the healthy way… -
Valentines desserts for runners
Here are some of the best sweet treats for runners everywhere... -
How to avoid stomach problems on the run
You can avoid pit stops while running with these tips from top nutritionist Anita Bean... -
Hot recovery drinks
We have put together our favourite recipes for ultra quick balanced recovery in a mug... -
The Christmas food that will improve your run
We have good news. Some of your favourite Christmas foods are good for you and can actually improve your running performance... -
One-pot dinners for runners
The days are getting colder and darker and comfort food is beckoning. Time to get creative with hearty food that will nourish your body as your runs start to increase... -
Unlock Your Potential
Our friends at Lucozade Sport break down the key components you need in your nutrition plan... -
Ten Tips to Conquer the Virgin Money London Marathon
Dr Adrian Hodgson, Senior Sports Scientist at Lucozade Sport, offers his expertise to ensure you have a Race Day to remember for all the right reasons... -
Is Guinness good for you?
We take a look at the nutritional benefits of a pint of the black stuff… -
Carb-load like a Champion
When to start carb-loading in the week before your marathon -
Snack happy
Looking to steer clear of the sweet treats and snack smarter? We’ve got it covered -
Easy breakfasts for active lifestyles
Try out these three easy breakfast recipes to help fuel your training -
Healthy meals in 20 minutes
Healthy noodles, fritters and skewers recipes that can be made in no time at all -
Vegetarian and vegan desserts
From ice creams to crumbles, these recipes are simple and delicious