Running a marathon is an athletic challenge that requires thorough preparation. For some people, it is even a lifelong goal. To complete such a sporting challenge, you obviously need to prepare in the best possible way.

The weeks of preparation leading up to a marathon are also meant to help you find a nutrition plan suited to your needs. And that is where we can help!

“Load up on carbohydrates in the days leading up to your event and consume carbohydrates during the marathon”

During a marathon, more than two-thirds of your energy may come from carbohydrates. Unfortunately, your body can store only a limited amount of carbohydrates! The further you progress in the race, the more you will deplete these reserves! The depletion of this carbohydrate reserve will mean a drop in energy, which will inevitably lead to a decrease in your running pace. If your carbohydrate stores are depleted, your muscles will be forced to draw on fat, making it difficult to continue running at any pace because fThe body struggles to convert fats into energy. To ensure optimal carbohydrate levels on race day, load up on carbohydrates in the days leading up to your event and continue consuming carbohydrates during the marathon.

Before a race, it is therefore important to take a supplement that helps increase energy levels and delay fatigue. GoldNutrition’s Pre-Workout Endurance contains Palatinose™ (isomaltulose), a low-glycemic-index carbohydrate that provides energy over a long period without causing blood sugar spikes. It also contains BCAA, which prevent muscle catabolism and promote recovery. 

“Hydration is essential during a race”

During the race, we recommend drinking an isotonic beverage to stay well hydrated. Gold Drink Premium is the ideal solution for such a race! With BCAA and Peptopro® (hydrolyzed protein), this combination enables more effective recovery for the body during training or racing. This formula contains two ingredients that do not cause digestive issues or the "heaviness" that proteins generally cause, while producing similar effects on muscle tissue. BCAA have a specific action on muscle, and Peptopro® is a patented ingredient consisting of a casein hydrolysate, with very rapid absorption and high biological value.

To prevent cramps, we also recommend maintaining good mineral levels. In fact, this step can already begin during the 2–3 days before the marathon. To do so, nothing is simpler than the Electrolytes Sticks - Wild Berries.

At the end of the race, your pace may drop. If you feel the need for energy at that point in the race, taking an Extreme Fluid Gel will keep your blood sugar stable thanks to its high-glycemic-index carbohydrates, helping delay fatigue and maintain performance for longer.

"Fast Recovery GoldNutrition® is the ultimate recovery drink, composed of the most specific nutrients for replenishing muscle energy stores, promoting muscle mass synthesis, and maximizing recovery."

At the finish of your marathon, we recommend taking Fast Recovery immediately. This drink developed by GoldNutrition enables rapid recovery after high-intensity effort, such as that required by a marathon.

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