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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Imy Brighty-Potts

Do you need to change your diet if you’re training for a half marathon?

With the Royal Parks Half Marathon on the horizon and many others in the year to come, you may be taking on your first big race soon. But along with regular short and long runs, steadily increasing in distance, should you be changing up your diet to train for a half marathon?

You might assume getting your five a day, a good balance of protein and carbs, and drinking plenty of water is enough for your 13.1 mile adventure. But, according to experts, there are small changes that could seriously improve your performance, and perhaps more importantly, your recovery.

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