Post by Boston Children's Hospital

A “lighter is faster” marathon training mentality could deprive runners of energy and open a door to injuries, according to a Boston Children’s study of 1,000 marathon runners. 🏃 “The research shows that not fueling enough can lead to low-energy availability,” says study author Dr. Kristin Whitney, a co-medical director of the Boston Marathon. “As you prepare for the Boston Marathon or any other competition, it’s important to focus on what your true nutritional needs are to maintain energy and avoid injury.” Read more about fueling to be faster ⤵️