People love half marathons for many reasons. One of those is that training for 13.1 isn’t as time consuming as training for a full marathon, but you still gain a serious sense of accomplishment. Also, a few key training steps ring true for all race distances, and one of those is nailing down your fueling strategy. Here, dietitians explain exactly how to plan your nutrition for the day before and the day of your race, and the science behind these options.
What to Eat During a Half MarathonNow that you know what to eat before a half marathon, it’s time to tackle the final question: “How do I avoid running on empty in those last few miles of the race?” As you may have noticed during your training, when you’re on the road for fewer than 75 minutes, you can usually rely on water, sports drinks, and your body’s own glycogen stores to carry you along. Any longer, and you begin to deplete those stores.