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<p>As you start to gear up for the race, you should be eating more high-quality protein and increasing your carb intake. This is important for boosting your energy stores and improving recovery time after the big race. Read more in our <a href="/howto/guide/carb-loading-explained">guide to carb-loading</a>.</p>
<p>As a general rule, what you eat should change depending on your training. Discover <a href="/howto/guide/what-eat-moderate-normal-training-days" target="_blank" rel="noopener">what to eat on moderate to normal training days</a> and <a href="/howto/guide/what-eat-rest-or-low-intensity-training-days" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rest or easy training days</a>.</p>
<p>For what to eat during the rest of the week, check out our <a href="/howto/guide/marathon-meal-plans" target="_blank" rel="noopener">marathon meal plan</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Next, check out <a href="/howto/guide/what-eat-when-running-marathon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">what to eat and drink while running a marathon</a> and <a href="/howto/guide/what-should-i-eat-when-training-marathon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">what should I eat when training for a marathon</a>?</strong></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Check out the </b><a href="https://www.tcslondonmarathon.com/training/training-plans"><span class="s2"><b>London Marathon’s training and meal plans</b></span></a><b>. Don’t have a spot to run this year? You can still take part with the virtual event </b><a href="https://www.tcslondonmarathon.com/the-event/virtual-marathon"><span class="s2"><b>London Marathon MyWay</b></span></a><b> – join up for your chance to run 26.2 miles on marathon day, 21 April 2024. </b></span></p>
<p>Below, you’ll find suggestions on what to eat and how much training you should do. For a full 16-week plan, have a look at the London Marathon’s <a href="https://www.tcslondonmarathon.com/training/training-plans" target="_blank" rel="noopener">training programme</a>.</p>
<h2><u>Thursday training:</u></h2>
<p>Rest day – relax</p>
<h2><u>Thursday nutrition:</u></h2>
<p>Carbohydrate intake should remain raised on Thursday, in preparation for carb-loading starting on Friday. The focus is on complete, high-quality sources of protein at each main meal. The morning snack provides a suitable option for those unable to tolerate dairy. Snacks are included too, but optional, depending on your preferences.</p>
<h3>Breakfast</h3>
<h3><a href="/recipes/healthy-homemade-granola" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Healthy homemade granola</a></h3>
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<p>This muesli will keep you going until lunch. It counts as one of your five-a-day and is high in iron and packed with fibre.</p>
<h3>Morning snack</h3>
<h3><a href="/recipes/pineapple-smoothie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pineapple smoothie</a></h3>
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<p>Blend fresh pineapple and banana with lime juice to make this tangy pineapple smoothie. It’s great for an energy-boosting breakfast or mid-morning snack.</p>
<h3>Lunch</h3>
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<p>Fresh and flavoursome, this simple salmon dish with soy, ginger and teriyaki sauce is a great go-to. Using wok-ready noodles means you can have a protein-rich lunch ready in minutes.</p>
<h3>Afternoon snack</h3>
<h3><a href="/recipes/raspberry-almond-oat-breakfast-cookies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Healthy cookies</a></h3>
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<p>Grab a few of these energy-boosting healthy cookies for a quick snack to bridge the hunger gap before dinner.</p>
<h3>Dinner</h3>
<h3><a href="/recipes/1940686/mexican-chicken-stew-with-quinoa-and-beans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mexican chicken stew with quinoa & beans</a></h3>
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<p>Enjoy a spicy chicken casserole with a healthy, nutritious side dish of protein-rich quinoa.</p>
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