DiscoverRunning With JamesBack to the Basics: Fuel to Finish | The Nutrition Secrets Every Runner Needs to Know
Back to the Basics: Fuel to Finish | The Nutrition Secrets Every Runner Needs to Know

Back to the Basics: Fuel to Finish | The Nutrition Secrets Every Runner Needs to Know

Update: 2025-10-10
Share

Description

Send us a text

Are you running hard but still hitting the wall? Your fueling strategy could be the missing link. In this episode of Running with James, we break down everything runners need to know about nutrition and hydration for training and race day.

You’ll learn:

  • How to eat before your runs for maximum energy
  • The truth about gels vs. real food during long runs
  • How many carbs per hour elite athletes rely on — and why it matters for you
  • Hydration strategies to avoid fatigue and cramping
  • Recovery nutrition to rebuild and refuel faster


Backed by research from sports scientists and elite endurance athletes, this episode gives you actionable tips to train smarter, race stronger, and finish faster.


Stop guessing and start fueling like a pro — your next PR depends on it.


Support the show

Become a member and support the show:
https://patreon.com/RunningwithJames?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Comments 
In Channel
loading
00:00
00:00
x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

Back to the Basics: Fuel to Finish | The Nutrition Secrets Every Runner Needs to Know

Back to the Basics: Fuel to Finish | The Nutrition Secrets Every Runner Needs to Know

James Wyatt