XACT Nutrition Fueling Guide – Marathon Beneva de Montréal 2025

XACT Nutrition Fueling Guide – Marathon Beneva de Montréal 2025

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    Official On-Course Fueling Partner

    Why Fueling Matters

    Your body only stores enough glycogen for about 60–90 minutes of running. If you don’t refuel, you risk hitting the wall. Start fueling early, stay consistent, and avoid energy crashes.

    Three Days Before the Race

    • Focus on carbohydrates at every meal: rice, pasta, potatoes, bread
    • Taper your training to top up energy stores

    The Night Before

    • Eat a carb-rich, familiar meal with minimal fat and fiber
    • Examples: pasta with tomato sauce, rice with veggies, toast with banana
    • Hydrate well, avoid alcohol
    • Eat early for better sleep

    Race Morning

    • Carb-based breakfast 2–3 hours pre-race: bagel with jam, toast with banana, oatmeal with maple syrup
    • Drink water and have coffee if you normally do

    15–30 Minutes Before the Start

    • Eat one XACT ENERGY fruit bar to top off running stores

    During the Race: Stay on Schedule

    Goal: 100 calories every 30–45 minutes (one XACT ENERGY bar per interval). Set reminders. Don’t wait for fatigue—fuel proactively.

    On-Course Fueling Stations

    • Stations every 3–4 km, with XACT ENERGY at select points
    • XACT ELECTROLYTES and water at most stations
    • Carry 1–2 extra XACT ENERGY bars or gel for your needs

    Hydration

    • Hydration and electrolyte drinks available throughout course
    • Sip and hydrate regularly—especially if it’s hot or humid

    After the Race: Refuel & Recover

    • Eat protein + carbohydrates ASAP (e.g., XACT PROTEIN bar and banana)
    • Drink 500–1000 ml water or sports drink

    Quick Reference: Fueling at a Glance

    Timing What to Eat / Drink
    3 days before Carb-based meals: rice, pasta, bread
    Night before Simple carbs, low fiber/fat, hydrate
    2–3 hours pre-race Bagel, oatmeal, banana
    15–30 min pre-race 1 XACT ENERGY bar
    Every 30–45 min during race 1 XACT ENERGY bar or equivalent
    At each aid station (~3–4 km) Water, XACT ELECTROLYTES
    After finish 1 XACT PROTEIN bar + fluids

    Visit Us at the Expo

    Come by our booth for fueling tips, free samples, and race-day advice. Find us at specialty running stores and outdoor retailers in Montreal—see our locator for details.

    You've Got This

    Fuel early, fuel often, and keep it simple. See you on the start line—and at every XACT fueling station! Tag @xactnutrition and use #SnackThieves to share your experience.

    XACT Nutrition – Official Fueling Partner of the 2025 Marathon Beneva de Montréal