It’s hard work running an endurance event like a half or full marathon.
In addition to tough hours on speed work and long runs, your body takes a beating as a result of those countless steps on the track, trail or pavement, leaving you with sore muscles and tender feet.
But once you cross the finish line and the medal is hanging around your neck? It’s somehow worth all the pain, effort and sacrifice.
While the obligatory post-race banana and/or cookie certainly hits the spot after 13.1 or 26.2 miles — both are a quick way to get some carbs into the body to aid with recovery — chances are you’re going to be fairly hungry once the excitement of the event wears off. The average runner will burn around 100 calories per mile during the race, according to Healthline, and that adds up pretty quickly.
A nutrient-dense meal that’s both easy to prepare (you’re tired!) and goes easy on your digestive system will help you bounce back.