Marathon: much more than 42km

Running a marathon is much more than crossing a finish line - it's a journey of overcoming, endurance and preparation. In Portugal, the number of people who challenge themselves to run the queen distance on the road increases every year, following in the footsteps of greats such as Rosa Mota and Carlos Lopes.

The origin of the marathon dates back to ancient Greece, when the messenger Pheidippides ran about 40 kilometers from Marathon to Athens to announce the victory of the Greeks over the Persians in the Battle of Marathon. It is said that after delivering the message, he collapsed from exhaustion and died.

This story inspired the creation of the race in the first edition of the modern Olympic Games, in 1896, with the current distance of 42.195 kilometers, being made official in 1908 at the London Games for men. Women only started running the Olympic Marathon at the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 1984.

And to make sure your body is up to the challenge, the right supplementation can make all the difference.

Discover our selection of products for the Marathon

In the quest for the best marathon performance, every detail makes a difference. Runners will find products in the GoldNutrition range that meet the specific needs of this challenging sport, offering an ideal complement for training, competition and recovery.

Browse our products designed to optimize your pre-, during and post-workout nutrition, providing the essential nutrients to maintain energy levels, speed up recovery and maximize results.

Discover how our supplements can make a difference at every stage of your marathon history. Experience the excellence of GoldNutrition and take your pace to the next level!

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NUTRITION PLAN FOR THE MARATHON

BEFORE:

30 minutes before the race you can take our Pre-Workout Endurance which will help you keep your pace high and delay the onset of fatigue.

FOR THE FIRST HOUR:

To maintain your energy levels you can take a gel Long Lasting Energy, which combines fast-absorbing and slower-absorbing carbohydrates that will help maintain your energy levels.

during the 2nd and 3rd hour:

To maintain your energy levels over the next few hours of racing, it's important to consume energy gels. You can combine our range of gels according to your needs and the intensity of your race. However, our recommendation is that you take in around 40g of carbohydrates per hour. For this you can use our Carb Max and Carb Max Boost, the latter with caffeine.

SOS:

Who hasn't had a problem with cramps during a run? Replenishing the mineral salts released through sweat is essential. To avoid major problems, our recommendation is to take a sachet of Electrolytes Sticks with you, just in case. These sticks can be mixed with water or placed directly in the mouth.

RECOVERY:

At the end of the race it's important that you start the recovery process straight away. Fast Recovery is our recovery product for endurance sports and will help you replenish essential nutrients after prolonged effort. It should be taken within the first 30 minutes after the end of the race.

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