5 foods to eat that’ll boost your marathon training

Oats

Make your porridge with milk for slow release energy. Have it for breakfast each morning to get protein, fibre and carbohydrates into your body first thing.

Oats have a low glycemic index, which means blood sugar rises slowly to increase fat burning during exercise and keep you pushing to go that extra mile.

Steer clear of single serving packets, as most have added sugar and are highly processed. Flavour your porridge with honey and add a few raisins in, or come up with your own delicious combinations.