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Elite runner's top tips for marathon prep
Elite runner Anya Culling shares her tips on how to successfully prepare for a marathon.
Days before the London and Manchester marathon, she tells Nicky Campbell, 鈥淪tart carb loading now, if you already haven鈥檛. Carbohydrates are a primary energy source鈥�.
She explains the benefits of having energy gels, 鈥測ou should be topping up those glycogen stores鈥�.
Anya also says a good secondary source of energy can be found from foods with healthy fats like salmon, avocado and olive oil.
This clip is from Nicky Campbell on 25 April 2025.
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