India, Jan. 15 -- More people are adding completing a marathon to their bucket lists. To prepare for your race, sticking to a running plan is important. You also need a healthy diet to perform at your best during marathon training. Looking for what to eat while training and how to fit that nutrition into your schedule, leading up to and on race day? Read on.

"Your diet before the marathon is not just about eating more food. It's about eating smarter and at the correct times", Dietitian Richa Anand, Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, Powai, Mumbai, tells Health Shots.

In the last three to five days before a marathon, focusing on carbohydrates is key. Research in the journal Nutrients shows that eating more carbs can boost glycogen stores in yo...