{"id":21713,"date":"2026-10-07T14:36:47","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T14:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/?p=21713"},"modified":"2026-10-12T08:55:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T08:55:34","slug":"running-the-chicago-marathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/running-the-chicago-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"So, You&#8217;re Running the Chicago Marathon?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1384\" height=\"430\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-21714 size-full\" alt=\"&apos;Chicago Marathon down Columbus Drive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Header.png\" style=\"object-position:44% 33%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"44% 33%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Header.png 1384w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Header-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Header-766x238.png 766w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Header-1024x318.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Header-55x17.png 55w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Header-1280x398.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Header-40x12.png 40w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Header-100x31.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1384px) 100vw, 1384px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#6c6a6d\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group introduction_with_author_group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"introduction_lower\"><div class=\"author-box\">\n                <div class=\"author-avatar\"><img data-del=\"avatar\" src='https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Headshot-1-1-2-150x150.jpg' class='avatar pp-user-avatar avatar-50 photo ' height='50' width='50'\/><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"author-info\">\n                    <span class=\"written_by\">Written By<\/span>\n                    <h3>Jonah Rosner<\/h3>\n                    <h6><\/h6>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class='duration_image'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy time_icon\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" title=\"28\" src=\"\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/themes\/sports-nutrition\/images\/time_icon.svg\" > 7 Min<\/div><div class='author_share'>Share <div class=\"share_buttons\"><div class=\"ss-inline-share-wrapper\"><div class=\"ss-inline-share-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group parapgraph_group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">So, You&#8217;re Running the Chicago Marathon<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;t leave fueling to chance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chicago Marathon is a highlight of the marathon calendar and offers runners a perfect opportunity to achieve a PB. But, as always, the right fueling can be the difference between a PB and a DNF. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hopefully, you&#8217;ve already been practicing your strategy and have a plan in place, but just in case, we&#8217;ve asked Jonah Rosner to put together a simple guide to race-day fueling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do carbs help you hold your pace? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your muscles use carbs and fat. Carbs provide more energy for the same amount of oxygen.<br>Stored carbs are limited. When they run low, holding your pace gets harder.<br>Carb loading, breakfast, and race fuel help keep carbs available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carb Loading: Your Target PER DAY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start <strong>36 to 48 hours before the race<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aim for 10 g carbs per kg of body weight PER DAY<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>70 kg \/ 154 lb: 700 g of carbs each day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Count carb grams, not food weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spread across meals and snacks. Use a practiced plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"21718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post1.png 700w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post1-40x40.png 40w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post1-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post1-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foods Perfect for Carb Loading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SOLID CARBS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White bread, bagels, white rice, plain pasta, low-fiber cereal, and jam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LIQUID CARBS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Juice or carb drinks when solid food feels filling. The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/us\/beta-fuel-80-15-pack-usa\"> SiS BETA Fuel 80<\/a> is the perfect drink for this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LIMIT THESE FOODS DURING YOUR CARB LOAD<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bran cereal, beans, big salads, fried foods, and creamy sauces. Avoid anything with lots of fiber or fat, as you could suffer stomach issues and end up feeling sluggish on race day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eat Breakfast!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"21719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post2.png 700w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post2-40x40.png 40w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post2-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post2-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2 to 3 hours before your start: 2 to 3 g of carbs per kg.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>70 kg \/ 154 lb: 140 to 210 g of carbs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>EXAMPLE: ABOUT 175 g OF CARBS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two plain bagels + two tablespoons of jam + a banana + 250 ml of juice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check portions and labels. Choose foods you have tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caffeine is an option<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caffeine can make exercise feel easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common range: <strong>3 to 6 mg per kg<\/strong>, about <strong>60 minutes before you start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>70 kg \/ 154 lb: 210 mg is the lower end<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only use a dose you have tolerated in training. More is not automatically better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Count caffeine from <strong>coffee, gels, and drinks together<\/strong>. Coffee&#8217;s caffeine content varies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to look for in a gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Glucose and fructose are two types of sugar. Your gut takes them in through different routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combining them can help you use more carbs than glucose alone, especially above <strong>60 g\/hour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the gel label, look for <strong>glucose or maltodextrin, plus fructose<\/strong>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/us\/beta\">Science in Sport BETA Fuel range<\/a> is perfect for a dual-source choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turn your carb target into gel timing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the race: <strong>60 to 120 g of carbs\/hour<\/strong>. Choose an amount you have practiced and tolerated in training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example: gels with 40 g of carbs each.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"21720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post3.png 700w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post3-40x40.png 40w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post3-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/FuelChicago-Post3-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>120 g\/hour: for experienced runners who have practiced and tolerated it. More is not automatically better.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure you&#8217;re counting your carb-based drinks in your count too! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">80g of carbs per hour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One 40 g gel at each time, from your own start:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>0:15 | 0:45 | 1:15 | 1:45<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue every <strong>30 minutes<\/strong> while racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Four-hour race: eight in-race gels<\/strong>, if gels provide all your carbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a practiced schedule. Include any pre-start gel and drink carbs in your plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Make sure you set your watch reminders before you start!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most importantly, good luck and enjoy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group written_by_group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"author_written_by\">\n                                    <div class='written_by_title'>Written By<\/div>\n                                    <div class='written_content'>\n                                        <div class='written_by_avavtar'><img data-del=\"avatar\" src='https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Headshot-1-1-2-150x150.jpg' class='avatar pp-user-avatar avatar-50 photo ' height='50' width='50'\/><span class='written_by_name_mobile'>Jonah Rosner<\/span><\/div>\n                                        <div class='written_by_description'>\n                                         <div class='written_by_name'>Jonah Rosner<\/div>\n                                         <div class='written_by_guest'><\/div>\n                                          <div class='written_by_introduction'>Jonah is an applied sport scientist, strength and running coach based in Brooklyn,   NY. Jonah spent the past 10 years working with athletes and teams from all major American Professional Team sports. Most recently, Jonah was the applied sport science coordinator for the Houston Texans in the NFL. 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