Fuelling Fitness: Recipes for Marathoners, Ultra Runners & Triathletes

Rebecca
Sep 8
2 min read

In August, I teamed up with Hilly Fields Run Sessions and Mace Masters for a fun collaboration. We pooled our favourite recipes for fuelling running and strength training, rolled up our sleeves in the kitchen — and, best of all, taste-tested everything afterwards!

Special thanks to Mary for sparking the idea (and letting us take over her kitchen!) and to Becky for her chef tips and beautiful presentation.

Mary and Becky at the kitchen table with all the cakes and snacks we tested for runners and triathletes — Mary and Becky at the kitchen table with all the cakes and snacks we tested

What We Made (and When to Use Them)

We created a mix of recipes to suit different training needs for runners, triathletes and strength training. Each recipe has full macro breakdowns so you can choose the best option depending on whether you’re fuelling before, during, or after your session.

Picture of all the recipes we tested for runners and triathletes: From back to front: raw energy balls, oat balls, chocolate, coffee and beetroot cakes, and sweet potato race cakes. — From back to front: raw energy balls, oat balls, chocolate, coffee and beetroot cakes, and sweet potato race cakes.

Tried & Tested Recipes for Training and Racing

Here are the recipes we kitchen-tested. They’re all simple, delicious, and easy to make at home.

Picture of oat balls in a jar for a recipe card - perfect for fuelling endurance training or races. — Oat balls recipe - perfect for fuelling endurance training or races.

Picture of Raw energy balls - ideal for a pre-strength snack or quick recovery - on a white plate for a recipe card — Raw energy balls - ideal for a pre-strength snack or quick recovery.

Picture of three rows of Sweet potato race cakes - perfect post-race or an afternoon snack before an evening run - for a recipe card — Sweet potato race cakes - perfect post-race or an afternoon snack before an evening run.

Picture of chocolate and cherry flapjack - a tasty option for recovery and refuelling - on a white plate for a recipe card — Chocolate and cherry flapjack - a tasty option for recovery and refuelling.

Picture of peanut butter bars - great after PARKSTRONG or any strength session - on a white plate for a recipe card — Peanut butter bar - great after PARKSTRONG or any strength session.

Picture of rows of Chocolate, coffee and beetroot cakes - a winner before PARKSTRONG or parkrun - cooling on a baking tray for a recipe card — Chocolate, coffee and beetroot cakes - a winner before PARKSTRONG or parkrun

Trail-Tested Recipes for Runners & Triathletes

I took some of the oat balls and raw energy balls with me on a recce of the Arc of Attrition route.

Picture of sports nutritionist at Eat Well Perform Better on the South West Coast Path eating snacks — Sports nutritionist Rebecca on the South West Coast Path eating snacks

The oat balls were brilliant — they travelled well in my running vest and kept me fuelled through the miles and climbs. The raw energy balls were tasty but a little sticky in the heat (still worth it, but maybe one for cooler days!).

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Collaborations That Make You Stronger

As well as our individual coaching, Becky, Mary and I also work together to deliver:

PARKSTRONG

An outdoor fitness event in Hilly Fields combining run intervals and functional strength, raising money for London’s Air Ambulance Charity. Look out for some of these recipes at the finish line — we always celebrate with cake!

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Run Foundations (4 weeks)

A course with technique coaching, injury-prevention strategies, and a nutrition workshop (delivered by me) to help you fuel your running and training.

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Work With a Sports Nutritionist

Of course, recipes are just one piece of the puzzle. If you want to make sure your nutrition really supports your training and racing goals, that’s where I can help. At Eat Well Perform Better, I work with runners and triathletes to create simple, personalised plans that fit your life and fuel your performance.

Book a free 15-minute consultation or explore consultations and workshops.

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