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Running the Steamboat Marathon: Nutrition and Training Tips to get you to the Finish Line

By Cara A. Marrs, RDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Hello marathoners!

Here we are again at the beginning of the year and you have signed up for an early summer race. Congratulations, you have picked one

Hi Runners!

It’s May and we are about 3 weeks out from the big day! I hope your training has been going well. I wanted to talk today about some specifics on types of fuel for your runs and races, and what to eat before, during and after.

First of all, the basics of a successful nutrition plan is to

So you signed up for the Steamboat Marathon, Half or 10k, congratulations! I know how easy and tempting it is to sign up for a big goal race while inside on a snowy winter day, keyboard courage as we like to call it. Thankfully, you made that leap because now you are registered and training

Hi Runners!

You have two more weeks until the big day!

Now let’s talk nutrition, specifically what to eat before, during and after your race and upcoming runs. As a nutritionist, I once again cannot stress how important food is to your success. Food is not only medicine but food is the fuel that

Ok runners you now have about 2.5-3 months left in your training for the Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon or 10k and this is a great time to start dialing in your nutrition. You want to think about how you are eating every day and not just on race days. Everyone will have a little bit of a

The Steamboat Marathon creates its own unique set of circumstances when talking about hydration. The high altitude finish line in downtown Steamboat Springs and the 8,128 ft start at Hahn’s Peak requires runners to really pay attention to their hydration needs.

These quick tips will help you

Whether you are running your first marathon or half or are a grizzled veteran sticking to these tips can help you find success in your next race!

1. Pick a race that challenges you but is within the realm of what is possible given your time allotted for training and physical condition. I personally