Runners’ Fuel: What to Eat When Training for a Race

Proper nutrition is key for runners, and the best source of energy for long distances are carbohydrates, which should make up about 65% of your diet during training. Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

To do your best in an endurance event, such as the Pittsburgh Marathon on May 7, you have to put in the work with ever-longer training runs to build a mileage base.