The Marathon "Wall" Calculator
This calculator is designed to make it easy for you to run the calculations yourself, without all the math. Just enter your information into the input boxes and get the amount of fuel you need to prevent crashing in the marathon.
*Please note* This calculator is specific to the marathon. We do have a Half Marathon and Ultra Marathon Fueling Calculator available as part of the Marathon Nutrition Blueprint (details below)
The Guaranteed Formula To Never Hit The Wall Again
Tired of hitting the wall during the half, marathon or ultra? We provide you with an individualized race nutrition plan that tells you exactly how much, when and what products to eat and drink during the race to avoid the dreaded wall.
This is a one-time payment and you get lifetime access, so you can get custom race fueling plans for any future races from the half marathon to the ultra.
how this blueprint was created
What if I told you there was an exact, scientifically-researched formula to calculate exactly how much glycogen, water and electrolytes you personally need to finish a half marathon, marathon or ultra without hitting the wall?
Nope, this isn’t a late night, infomercial gimmick that’s too good to be true – I’ll show you the research.
And I don’t mean just a generalized recommendation you can find on RunnersWorld or around the web.
I’m talking about a specific, scientifically-proven formula that can show you step-by-step exactly how, what and when to fuel during your next race.
I know you’ve done your research and found all the unspecific and conflicting information; but that’s only made things more confusing or just didn’t work.
How do you adjust for your size, pace and experience level? What if I have a sensitive stomach? What if I want to use natural foods? And on and on the questions go.
What if there was a comprehensive blueprint that takes uses the latest scientific research and makes it simple to calculate YOUR exact, specific fueling needs during the race and then provides an actionable, easy-to-follow prescription for how to practice, carbo-load, taper and execute your exact racing nutrition strategy.
That’s where the Marathon Nutrition Blueprint comes in
I could have seriously used something like this when I was training for the marathon.
For those of you who don’t know me, my name isJeff Gaudette. I am a former elite marathoner, having recorded Olympic Trials qualifying times in the marathon and 10,000 meters, and marathon nutrition confused the heck out of me and I just couldn’t get it right.
In my first attempt at the marathon, I didn’t take in enough fuel. I couldn’t stand the taste of gels, so tried to race using only sports drinks. I bonked at 23 miles and missed qualifying for the Olympic Trials by 2 seconds. Yes, 2 seconds!
In my second marathon, I overcompensated and tried to carbo-load to the max and took on too much fuel early. I felt bloated, lethargic and ran terribly.
So, I spent hours reading research, talking with other runners, and attending US Olympic seminars and summits to figure out exactly what I could do to get my strategy right. Luckily, after lots of lab testing and research, I found the exact carbo-loading and race fueling strategy that worked for me.
But, when I started working with other runners training for the marathon, I quickly realized what worked for me wasn’t going to work for them. My fueling plan was specific to my VO2max, sweat loss and stomach needs.
I needed to find a way to help other runners uncover what their physiological specific fueling plan was.
So, with the combined powers of our nutritionist, team doctor, head of running research and marathon coach extraordinaire (yes, we’re kind of like Voltron 🙂 we created the first of its kind Marathon Nutrition Blueprint.
This Blueprint calculates for you exactly how much, when, what products you need to fuel optimally during the race and provides you with specific, actionable information on how to practice during training, carbo-load, taper, and recover during training.
Are you ready to vanquish the marathon bonk for good?
How the Blueprint Works
Gather Your Data
Our one-of-a-kind calculators (that’s not hyperbole, try finding anything like it) calculates your exact glycogen, hydration and electrolyte needs based off your biological data and race goals.
You simply enter number like height, weight, previous results and goal distance and our calculators do all the work for you.
Put Together Your Plan
Once we have your data, you simply enter it into the race fueling calculator for your specific distance (HM, marathon or ultra) along with which gels and drinks you'd like to use during the race.
If you're not sure what specific gels and drinks you'd like to use, there is an entire section of the course dedicated to helping you find what would work best for you and how to test.
The calculator will then give you a plan for exactly how much and when you need to eat and drink throughout the race to prevent hitting the wall or getting an upset stomach
Learn to Practice Perfectly
Now that you have the plan, we help you practice and execute your ideal fueling strategy in training.
This includes exactly how to practice, which long runs and workouts to practice on, how to tweak when things go wrong and how to teach yourself to burn fat more efficiently as a fuel source.
Execute the Perfect Taper
The Blueprint will provide you with a carbo-loading calculator that tells you exactly how many calories, carbs, proteins and fats to each each day leading up into the race so you have the perfect nutrition taper.
Nutrition During Training
Don't worry, we didn't forget about overall nutrition during your training!
The Blueprint includes specific lessons and calculators to help you determine how many calories, carbs, proteins and fats to each day to avoid overtraining, lose weight, and maintain performance.
The course also comes with a specific section on supplements. Which ones you might need, which ones to avoid and what supplements have some hype, but aren’t yet conclusive.
Finally, you’ll also have access to our in-depth video and audio interviews with experts in the field of specific diet types in addition to our community helpdesk for the course.
Bonus! Cramp Prevention Program
Struggling with cramping during the marathon? Worried you might cramp based on your long runs?
Our latest research shows cramps are likely not caused by nutrition, but rather muscular damage and fatigue.
But, training your running-specific muscles to handle the marathon distance isn’t easy since you can’t simulate late-race fatigue in the weight room.
Until now...
This marathon cramp strength program uses the latest research and practical applications of muscle fiber fatigue to specifically train your muscles so they won’t cramp on race day.
You can’t get this program anywhere else and it’s available now as a bonus.
This is a one-time payment and you get lifetime access, so you can get custom race fueling plans for any future races from the half marathon to the ultra.
Here’s what fellow runners have to say about the Marathon Nutrition Blueprint
