My Boston Marathon Fueling Plan

My Boston Marathon Fueling Plan

Proper refueling and hydration during a marathon can mean the difference between hitting the wall and setting a new personal record. I am shooting for the latter of those two. My coach, Kyle Kranz, recommends a 300 calorie per hour fueling plan. My goal time for Boston is under three hours. So I need to make sure I have 600 to 900 calories on hand to fuel my run. I will also need to consider whether to utilize the water stations along the course or to carry my own hydration source. (more…)