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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 42 MIN

53: Milan Marathon Recap: Race Day, Fuelling & Digestive Support

from The GutFit Nutrition Podcast · host Leigh Merotto, Dietitian | IBS, Gut Health and Fitness Expert

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my full Milan marathon weekend,  from the final days of tapering and carb loading to race morning, fueling during the race, and recovery afterward. I’m sharing exactly how I approached marathon nutrition and gut health to run a personal best with zero GI issues!As a Registered Dietitian, gut health expert, and endurance athlete, I know how frustrating it can be to deal with bloating, cramping, urgency, or stomach issues during training and racing. YOU’LL TAKEAWAY:✅ How I approached carb loading without bloating or GI distress✅ My exact marathon fueling, hydration, and caffeine strategy✅ Gut-friendly race prep tips for runners with IBS or sensitive stomachs✅ The recovery strategies that helped me bounce back quickly post-race—👩🏻‍💻 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️📌 Tune in Next: Marathon Prep (Runners GI Survival Guide) 🚀 Want personalized support?Apply for 1:1 Coaching (IBS, Gut Health + Performance). —✉️ CONNECT WITH ME: ⤵️📱⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠🎁 ⁠⁠⁠Grab a Freebie!⁠⁠⁠ 🖥️ ⁠⁠ Shop the Resource Suite⁠⁠⁠—ENJOYING THE PODCAST?Your rating & review help this show get into the earbuds of more listeners navigating marathon training & gut issues. Scroll down in Apple Podcasts or Spotify, tap ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and write one quick sentence.Not sure what to say? Try: “I listen to this podcast because…” 🎧

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my full Milan marathon weekend,  from the final days of tapering and carb loading to race morning, fueling during the race, and recovery afterward. I’m sharing exactly how I approached marathon nutrition and gut health to run a personal best with zero GI issues!As a Registered Dietitian, gut health expert, and endurance athlete, I know how frustrating it can be to deal with bloating, cramping, urgency, or stomach issues during training and racing. YOU’LL TAKEAWAY:✅ How I approached carb loading without bloating or GI distress✅ My exact marathon fueling, hydration, and caffeine strategy✅ Gut-friendly race prep tips for runners with IBS or sensitive stomachs✅ The recovery strategies that helped me bounce back quickly post-race—👩🏻‍💻 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️📌 Tune in Next: Marathon Prep (Runners GI Survival Guide) 🚀 Want personalized support?Apply for 1:1 Coaching (IBS, Gut Health + Performance). —✉️ CONNECT WITH ME: ⤵️📱⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠🎁 ⁠⁠⁠Grab a Freebie!⁠⁠⁠ 🖥️ ⁠⁠ Shop the Resource Suite⁠⁠⁠—ENJOYING THE PODCAST?Your rating & review help this show get into the earbuds of more listeners navigating marathon training & gut issues. Scroll down in Apple Podcasts or Spotify, tap ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and write one quick sentence.Not sure what to say? Try: “I listen to this podcast because…” 🎧

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