How I Fuel for a 22 Mile Long Run: Marathon Training Nutrition

A few people have been asking about what I do to recover from high volume marathon training, and the number one answer for me is fueling—getting the right mix of calories in. I had a 22 mile long run on the schedule today, so I thought it was the perfect opportunity to take you through what I eat to stay nourished and charged up for the next workout. In this video, I show you my nutrition throughout the day on my long run, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as my in-run fueling strategy and general eating principles. 0:00 - Before the Run 1:44 - During the Run 6:42 - After the Run 9:21 - Lunch 14:32 - Meeting Caloric Needs 17:57 - Dinner 18:41 - Post-Dinner Snack 19:11 - Find What Works for You