The Runner's Nutrition Foundation

The Runner’s Nutrition Foundation is the starting point for understanding how nutrition supports your running - from everyday eating and training to recovery and performance. Whether you are preparing for your first 10K, regularly running for fitness, or beginning your journey towards longer distances, this program helps you build the nutrition knowledge you need before worrying about complicated meal plans, supplements or race-day strategies. You will learn how your body gets energy for running, what role carbohydrates, protein, fats and other nutrients play, and how to build a practical runner’s plate around your everyday needs. The program then takes you through the fundamentals of eating around training - including what to eat before and after a run, how to support recovery, and how hydration and electrolytes fit into your running routine. You will also learn the foundations of carbohydrate and protein intake, understand common nutrition mistakes runners make, and start thinking about how nutrition needs to change depending on your training demands. The goal isn't to give you a one-size-fits-all diet. It is to help you understand the “why” behind runner nutrition, so you can make better decisions for yourself. In this program, you will learn to: - Understand the fundamentals of nutrition for runners - Identify where your running energy comes from - Build a balanced runner’s plate - Understand carbohydrates, protein and fats - Plan nutrition around your training - Improve pre-run and post-run nutrition - Understand hydration and electrolytes - Recognize common nutrition mistakes - Build sustainable eating habits that support your running - Apply the fundamentals to your own training This is your foundation. Once you understand the fundamentals, you can move from simply knowing what to eat to learning how to apply nutrition strategically to your training, racing and individual goals. GB Sportifood - Learn. Fuel. Perform.