#345 Dublin Marathon Nutrition: Everything You Need to Know with Bri McGhee

In this episode, we welcome Bri McGhee (@ontherunwithbri on Instagram), a qualified nutritionist and master's student in dietetics, who shares her journey from football to running, her insights on performance nutrition, and practical tips for marathon fuelling and recovery. Discover how to optimise your nutrition for endurance and avoid common pitfalls.00:00 Introduction to Bri McGhee and her athletic background02:02 Transition from football to running and her early experiences03:59 How Bri got involved in performance nutrition and her education journey06:56 Understanding reds and low energy availability in athletes09:50 Signs of reds in female and male athletes14:57 The importance of fueling and training the gut19:50 Nutrition myths, marketing, and food choices for runners25:01 Guidelines for carbohydrate intake and fueling during marathon training30:01 Using products like Speed Dust and training with concentration35:11 Hydration, electrolyte balance, and salt tablets40:02 Practical tips for race day fueling and recovery45:12 The role of caffeine, supplements, and personal experimentation49:50 Building a personalised nutrition plan for marathon success54:55 Reflections on marketing, misconceptions, and the joy of runningYou can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastThe Ultrapure 5K Running Bundle is a must have for your running routine. Shop HEREGet the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE with the exclusive AGR Bobble Hat!! If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie. ALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles).altarfuel.com