Marathon Training: Endurance, Nutrition and Recovery Guide

Training for a marathon in five months requires a strict nutrition plan and a focus on increasing cardiorespiratory endurance. Learn how to manage muscle soreness and the proper recovery time needed after a race.

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What to Eat After a Half Marathon

Published Jul,12 2011 | By Tara Carson

A half marathon is a 13.1-mile race that requires an immense investment of time, energy and research regarding the correct training regimen and nutrition. Nutrition leading up to the race has its own set of rules, and after the race, particular foods improve immediate and longer-term recovery.