How to eat during a marathon?

Olimp Sport Nutrition
2020-08-19
How to eat during a marathon?

Maintaining an optimal amount of energy during the training is essential for its completion, even if it is not a long training session. But what if we have to struggle for many hours of physical activity? How should you eat during a marathon ?

How to eat during a marathon? Bet on carbohydrates!

Carbohydrates will be the basic fuel for the marathon competitors. Nutrition experts and professional runners believe that during an effort lasting at least 2.5 hours a portion of 90 g of carbohydrates should be taken for every 60 minutes of physical activity. In the opinion of experienced running enthusiasts, a mix of different forms (e.g. a combination of fructose and maltodextrin) will turn out to be a good choice, enabling a relatively quick supply of necessary additional energy and effective resynthesis of gradually exhausted glycogen stores.

 

How to eat the carbohydrates during an exhausting run? The best solution will turn out to be pocket-sized energy gels of the Olimp Sport Nutrition brand, which have been created for amateurs and professionals who value a high quality product! Fire Star Energy Gel is a supplement that enhances your daily diet with a precisely adjusted mixture of fructose and maltodextrin, which incredibly fruity flavours will allow you to feel the necessary refreshment on the track and provide an energetic "kick"! The product is available in two variants, which have been enriched with beneficial BCAAs or an optimal dose of caffeine .

 

Another and equally valuable solution will be the carbohydrate supplements that allow you to prepare a tasty and thirst-quenching drink that has a high energy value. In addition to popular forms of glucose and maltodextrin, the Carbonox supplement contains isomaltulose, which is characterized by a slow digestion rate. This allows the product to help maintain optimal blood saturation even for 2 hours after consumption! In addition to important minerals and 12 vitamins, the formula includes an additional ingredient in the form of L-arginine, which is one of the most valuable NO boosters.

How to eat during the marathon? Take care of your nervous system support!

Energy for the muscles is certainly a fundamental issue during the marathon . Nevertheless, it is not only the locomotor system that is put to the test of endurance during a multi-kilometre distance. One should not forget that it is equally important to maintain a proper energy metabolism for the nervous system! In order to keep it at its optimal level and to reduce the feeling of fatigue and exhaustion, vitamins (e.g. B-group substances, vitamin C) and minerals (e.g. magnesium and potassium) will prove to be indispensable.

 

How to eat while running to provide your body with a fast and convenient replenishment of these vitamins and minerals? The Olimp Sport Nutrition brand recommends the extremely comfortable Iso Plus fizzy tablets, which when dissolved in water make it possible to prepare a maximally orange drink with an optimal content of essential ingredients. The product also contains a mixture of carbohydrates (glucose, fructose and maltodextrin), which provides additional help during the long distances.