Tag: Endurance sports food

Up to 90% of endurance athletes experience some form of gastrointestinal distress during competition, a phenomenon often caused by poor pre-race nutrition. For IRONMAN athletes, whose performance is heavily dependent on a finely tuned gut, avoiding certain foods is not just a preference but a necessity for race-day success.

According to research published in the Journal of Sports Sciences, carbohydrate intake three to four hours before exercise can boost endurance performance by 10–15%. A successful half marathon hinges on fueling your body correctly, and knowing what's best to eat the morning of a half marathon is a critical piece of that puzzle.