{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/695d36e8d1ba84fb8ffb49d7/69d62a2f086c93c18b959386?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What To Eat Before the London Marathon | 2 Weeks Out","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/695d36e8d1ba84fb8ffb49d7/1775679921310-b0fa8efe-4e3d-4abf-aa45-7ea9046aa159.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We're just two weeks away from the London Marathon 2026 and things are suddenly getting very real! </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Emma B is joined by Tracy Parker, a Dietician from the British Heart Foundation and first-time marathon runner Lucie Bond for a reassuring chat about one of the biggest race day stress points... nutrition. </p><p><br></p><p>Tracy shares her advice on glycogen, hydration, electrolytes, cramp, breakfast timing, fuelling early, recovery, why sticking to what your body already knows is one of the smartest things you can do, and what happens when your long run has been powered by mini eggs and jelly babies!</p><p><br></p><p>Alongside Tracy's expert tips, Lucie tells us how she is running for the British Heart Foundation after her son Archie was born with congenital heart disease. It’s a moving reminder of the reasons so many people take on this huge challenge in the first place. </p><p><br></p><p>Every week, we want to hear how your marathon journey is going… the wins or the wobbles, or good luck messages. Just WhatsApp us on +44 333 00 333 00.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is sponsored by the British Heart Foundation. Learn more at bhf.org.uk/events&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Virgin Radio"}