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The Fuel Run Recover Podcast

How to Nail Your Race Week Nutrition

April 28, 2026·35 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Want to learn how to fix your fueling so you can run stronger and finally see real improvements in your body composition (without starving yourself?) Join me live on May 6th for Fuel Smarter, Run Stronger! This event is free to attend but you need to register to save your spot- ⁠⁠register here!Race week nutrition can make or break your performance—and too many runners sabotage it by eating less just because training volume is down. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to fuel in the final week before your race so you arrive at the start line recovered, carb-loaded, and ready to perform.We cover when to start your carb load for a half or full marathon, how to adjust if you’re traveling or racing multiple days, common mistakes runners make the night before, and what to eat on race morning. Plus, how to stay calm when things don’t go perfectly (because they rarely do).If you want to feel strong, steady, and confident on race day—this episode is for you.Looking for the resources mentioned in today's episode?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your free fueling audit here!⁠And if you’re ready for more support, I’ve got options—whether it’s my nutrition ebook⁠ ⁠Fuel Smarter, Run Stronger⁠⁠, my online coaching programs The Fueled Runner or ⁠ ⁠The Fuel Train Recover Club,⁠⁠ or apply for limited spots in my personalized⁠ ⁠1:1 coaching ⁠⁠programs.

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