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Runner Shares How She Increased Carbs for Marathon Training

Runner's World · 10/8/2026, 17:28:42

A runner training for the November 1 New York City Marathon describes shifting away from a protein-first diet after learning marathoners need 6 to 10 grams of carbs per kilogram of bodyweight daily at peak training. She outlines portion-based plate ratios, carb-rich swaps, and warning signs of low carb intake while keeping protein at 1.4 to 1.8 grams per kilogram for recovery.

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