Race-Day Nutrition Advice From Greg Meyer
- By Nutrition
- Published Oct. 11, 2010
- Updated Apr. 30, 2011 at 1:04 PM UTC
Former Boston Marathon champion Greg Meyer offers some sound advice on nutrition for race day. Meyer, now a spokesman for Nutrilite, explains the best way to plan out your nutritional needs for the days leading up to, during and after a big race.
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