Ask The Coach QnA: protein sources; gym workout close to marathon

Coach Atul Godbole answers your training related questions…

Q. Amit asks “What protein sources are good to have during marathon training?”

A. Try to mix your sources of protein from veg as well as non-veg (in case you eat meat) sources, natural sources (food) as well as processed sources (protein powders and bars). This way you get the complete profile of essential and non-essential amino acids.

Eggs, meat, milk and milk products, soy, pulses, protein powders and bars are some of the common protein sources you can mix and match.

 

Q. Savita asks “Is it advisable to continue gym workouts during marathon training?”

A. I am assuming by gym workouts you mean leg workouts with weights and machines. Yes, you can. However, as you get close to the marathon, when your training volume is probably close to the peak, it would be advisable to reduce the intensity and frequency of the gym workouts.

And during the taper period, consider stopping the gym workouts altogether so that your legs are 100% fresh and rested for race day!

 


Runners and triathletes, have training, diet, nutrition related queries? Send email to askthecoach@motiv8coaching.com 

 

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