Masterclass: Fueling for Race Day
Training for a half or full marathon? Learn how to fuel your runs & get ready for race day.
3-Part Series: Learn how to fuel before, during and after your runs.
This 3-part Masterclass series is designed to help you learn how to fuel your training for your upcoming half or full marathon.
You'll learn what to eat before and after your run; how to fuel and hydrate during your run; carbohydrate load for race
You will get immediate access to the replay after registering. The live sessions were held in August and September 2023.
Each session is hosted via Zoom, about 60 minutes in length and includes Q&A.
What you'll learn:
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What to eat before & after your runs to get the most out of your training.
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How to fuel your long runs & determine your carb, electrolyte & fluid needs
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How to properly carbohydrate load going into your half or full marathon
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Know what and how much to eat before your race, no matter what time of day it starts
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Finalize your fueling strategy using fluids and nutrition on course
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Nutrition tips while traveling for a destination race
Topics we'll cover:
Session 1: Pre-run fuel & post-run fuel
- What, when, and how much to eat before & after your run to get the most out of your training; recover faster; know how runners over 40 have different nutritional needs
Session 2: Fueling & hydrating during your run
- How many carbs you need; determining your fluid & electrolyte needs; pros/cons of caffeine; how to train your stomach to prevent stomach problems, nausea, & headaches
Session 3: Race day fueling strategy
- How to properly carbohydrate load, what/when to eat race day morning; fueling logistics of race day (how to carry fluids/gels, etc.); destination race travel tips; late start fueling tips
- Live class - Tuesday, September 12 at 3:00 pm CST
Hey, I'm Kristy!
Kristy Baumann, RDN
I am a 11x marathon runner, mom, and ice cream lover. I've been where you are. For the longest time, I thought I was fueling properly for race day -- even after becoming a dietitian. Except, I would struggle to keep my pace, always get muscle cramps, and experience GI issues on race day. I thought carbohydrate loading was eating a large pasta dinner the night before the race and staying hydrated was just about drinking water. But, I was missing one of the most powerful tools as a runner - a proper fueling strategy. Since making changes, it has transformed my running.
Now I help other runners learn how to properly fuel so they no longer 'hit the wall', experience cramping, or GI issues on race day.
