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What to Do If You Have a Hurry-Up-And-Wait Race Start
For big races like the New York City Marathon and Boston Marathon, race morning can mean hours of waiting. Coaches suggest a dress rehearsal the week before: wake early, eat, then wait three or four hours before running. Dietitian Maddie Alm recommends eating every two to three hours, with about 60 grams of carbs four hours before, and 30 to 45 grams an hour before, finishing electrolytes an hour ahead.
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