This is another common subject that is discussed in Logs but may be worth a thread of its own. Highly subjective as each to his/her own what works for personal nutrition. This is absolutely not intended to be a weight loss thread. More a case of optimal health actually.
It was perhaps no coincidence that I finally bagged sub3 at my lowest race weight in over 10 years. But alas, I cut out the snacks and sugar generally for the marathon plan, coupled with getting more fat adapted (Intermittent fasting and "empty" runs), only for the weight to creep back to where I started on another cold January morning. Bottom line is it was focus for the event but perhaps not sustainable for optimal health.
Not just the weight though, the energy throughout the program to complete sessions, sleep and recover for the next day was not insignificant, and was not just down to foam rolling and the odd static stretch! I made sure to get a mix of protein and carbs post sessions. If I had little time I would throw a scoop of banana protein powder, some frozen banana, pip & nut crunchy peanut butter, seeds, nuts and blend with plain yoghurt. Cutting the crap was initially hard but better as better energy developed and craving disappeared. I became quite in tune with nutrition vs training. Again, just for that plan! IN saying that I did have a "pizza and beer" night once a week 😁
Do you look at nutrition as an integral part of a marathon plan? Not just how you fuel long runs or the race itself but in terms of Lifestyle?
What about running "empty"? Do you need to have breakfast to fuel sessions, all runs? Have you any nutritional rules you associate with running?
Finally, another common thing in Logs is the occasional Runner's Recipe! Do feel free to share! 😉
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