Nutrition Tips

The ideal diet for you to go by while preparing for the marathon (and for a healthy lifestyle in general) should contain the following:  65-70% Carbohydrates (ex: brown rice, whole meal pasta, jacket potatoes, vegetables and bananas). This is the most vital part of your diet as an athlete. 15-20% Protein (ex: white fish, white meats, cheese, lentils and beans). Make sure you do not have TOO much protein. Only have the recommended percentage.   15% Fat (this means that you can only treat yourself every once in a while because fatty foods are not good for you, even when training) - fried foods are to be avoided! Drink a lot of water and liquids. Add vitamins and minerals and you have the ideal mix that will refuel your body and provide you with energy stores that can easily be released when exercising.