Marathon Training

Using supplements can give you the lean physique coveted by marathoners that increases speed and agility so you’re more efficient in all your runs. It’s vital that marathon runners have enough carbohydrates which should make up at least 55-60% of their diet. In the days leading up to the marathon carbohydrate loading is crucial to top up glycogen muscle stores so you don’t ‘hit the wall’ during the last miles of the race.

Using Nutrition bars, Sports drinks and Gels is an ideal way to pack in carbohydrates without getting stomach upset or causing bloating. Protein is essential for repairing damaged muscle tissue and to aid with recovery.

Marathoners often run 5-6 days per week in order to build up mileage prior to race day so adequate recovery is essential. Ready to Drinks make an ideal choice for a pre-workout snack which won’t lie heavy in your stomach. Sports gels are almost as important as good running shoes to the marathon runner and can give you vital energy to get you through even the toughest 20 mile runs as you approach your marathon.

Other Energy & Endurance products, such as Caffeine-based energy pills, can help you power through tough workouts as an ergogenic aid by increasing mental focus.

Electrolyte drinks provide hydration but also prevent hyponatremia, a dangerous condition caused by drinking too much fluid which dilutes the sodium level in your body. Replacing electrolytes during and after runs helps make up for any imbalances of sodium and potassium in your body and maintain optimal mineral levels. Hydrating your body with fluids and carbohydrate drinks will increase strength, speed, and stamina, as well as decrease the perceived effort of exertion. The wear and tear of running, especially combining long distance, tempo, speed and hill workouts can take its toll on your body.

Taking a Joint supplement can strengthen tendons, ligaments and muscles so you don’t injury yourself which would stop your training in its tracks. As you burn so many calories when training for a marathon, it’s hard to get vital nutrients that your body needs, especially B Vitamins that you need for energy and metabolism.

Taking a Multi-vitamin can make up for any shortfalls in your diet. When your body is run down from all the running, you can be more susceptible to germs, including bacteria and viruses. So it's common for marathoners to experience upper respiratory infections in addition to the more predictable muscle aches and pains.

Taking antioxidants and other nutrients, like Omega fatty acids, can build up your immune system and fight off illnesses and even prevent overtraining syndrome.