#93 - How to fuel your marathon training with Tom Hollis (Registered Dietitian)

In episode 93, I speak with Tom Hollis who is a Registered Dietitian specialising in intensive care and endurance sport, he is an experienced practitioner working in the United Kingdom National Health Service (NHS) and works in private practice. In this conversation we talk about: The significance of micronutrients. The importance of protein for muscle adaptations, and carbohydrates for fuelling long distance training and racing. We cover areas runner’s tend to neglect nutrition wise. The negative impact that fasted running and under fuelling has on increasing stress on body, thus reducing performance. Plant based food choices (from breakfast to dinner) before a peak session. Non plant based food choices (from breakfast to dinner) before a peak session. Whether you need vitamin supplements. How to manage GI distress for runner’s. Marathon fuelling tips. And much more... ————————————————————— Please find him @plantrunner_rd on instagram and tomhollishealth.com for his website and blog. ————————————————————— This episode is sponsored by NoblePro, a treadmill brand which actively represents and supports the development of a runner’s life in the running community. There’s a number of NoblePro treadmill models to suit your budget, and cater for the elite runner through to the new beginner. To get 5% off your NoblePro treadmill use the code: runninglife ————————————————————— Thank you to my patreons your help pays for editing, equipment and much more. If you value the content I deliver, please consider becoming a supporter of my podcast by donating via my patreon page. This helps me provide quality content.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ https://www.patreon.com/ARunnersLife