Beginner Runner Nutrition > TL;DR > - Eat regular meals; add a small pre-run snack if needed > - Hydrate; don't overcomplicate—real food first > - Recovery: carbs + protein after runs; no fancy supplements required > - Build habits gradually; consistency beats perfection --- Just Starting Out? If you're new to running, nutrition doesn't need to be complicated. Simple principles will get you far. --- Core Principles for Beginners 1. Eat Enough Running bur...

Beginner Runner Nutrition > TL;DR > - Eat regular meals; add a small pre-run snack if needed > - Hydrate; don't overcomplicate—real food first > - Recovery: carbs + protein after runs; no fancy supplements required > - Build habits gradually; consistency beats perfection --- Just Starting Out? If you're new to running, nutrition doesn't need to be complicated. Simple principles will get you far. --- Core Principles for Beginners 1. Eat Enough Running bur...