Ep121 - Mick ’Chappo’ Chapman - Marathon Nutrition Essentials

When it comes to race nutrition Chappo is the man to listen to. He has a wonderful ability to wade through the misinformation and present concise, evidence based advice to the athlete. On top of this, Chappo has tested the science on himself and landed on the most practical nutritional strategies that actually work.

This week Haddy and Chappo dive into some nutrition specifics in the lead up to the Sydney Marathon. They cover:

• Keeping adequately fueled in the last phase of marathon training
• Avoiding illness pre-race
• Evidence based nutritional supplements
• Carb loading
• Pre-race meals and routines
• Race nutrition strategies for Half and Full Marathon
• Post race recovery and hydration

Get your pens out and soak up the pearls of wisdom in this episode. Your marathon PB might depend on it!

Haddy also reviews the Asics Metaspeed Edge+ with Sean from Runnulla. Think he's found his race shoes!