{"id":7924,"date":"2022-06-22T20:11:30","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T19:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/?p=7924"},"modified":"2022-06-22T20:11:32","modified_gmt":"2022-06-22T19:11:32","slug":"healthy-meal-prep-for-runners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate guide to healthy meal prep for runners"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:149.92679355783%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>If you run regularly each week and want to stick to a good diet, you will know the importance of healthy meal prep for runners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper nutrition will go a long way to help you achieve your running goals. After all, you don&rsquo;t want to feel hungry on your runs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, you don&rsquo;t want to feel tired all the time because you&rsquo;re not eating the right foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meal prep is a simple and affordable way to ensure you are getting all the right nutrients in your diet each week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide we&rsquo;ll explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>What is meal prep?<\/li><li>How to meal prep for the week<\/li><li>What&rsquo;s the best way to do healthy meal prep for runners?<\/li><li>How long does meal prep last?<\/li><li>What are the best meal prep ideas for runners?<\/li><li>What are the best meal prep containers?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"healthy meal prep for runners\" class=\"wp-image-7926\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-735x1103.png 735w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-223x335.png 223w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-231x347.png 231w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-347x520.png 347w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-427x640.png 427w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-512x768.png 512w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-640x960.png 640w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-720x1080.png 720w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20683%201024'%3E%3Crect%20width='683'%20height='1024'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"healthy meal prep for runners\" class=\"wp-image-7926 eager-load\" title=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-683x1024.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-683x1024.png.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-200x300.png.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-768x1152.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-735x1103.png.webp 735w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-223x335.png.webp 223w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-231x347.png.webp 231w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-347x520.png.webp 347w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-427x640.png.webp 427w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-512x768.png.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-640x960.png.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1-720x1080.png.webp 720w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-1.png.webp 1000w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block stk-a6bf84c\" data-block-id=\"a6bf84c\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>What is meal prep?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Meal prep is essentially the process of creating meals each week and portioning them throughout the week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefit of doing this is that you don&rsquo;t have to waste hours each day cooking because all the meal prep has already been done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another great reason for doing meal prep is that it gets you into the habit of sticking to a healthy diet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are more likely to opt for processed food or order a takeout if you are short on time or don&rsquo;t want to cook after a busy day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is all the more important for runners who find themselves fitting in a run into a busy schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/how-to-fit-a-run-into-a-busy-schedule\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2474\">How to fit a run into a busy schedule<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block stk-4f1dd86\" data-block-id=\"4f1dd86\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>How to meal prep for the week<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to successful meal prep is prepping for the whole week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This normally means you plan and cook all your meals on a weekend for the week ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before doing this, you will need to calculate how many meals you need for the week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, think about how many meals you will need for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You may also want to include snacks here too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want enough meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, for example, this means you will need to cook 15 meals (3 meals per weekday).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-683x1024.png\" alt=\"healthy meal prep for runners\" class=\"wp-image-7927\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-735x1103.png 735w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-223x335.png 223w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-231x347.png 231w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-347x520.png 347w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-427x640.png 427w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-512x768.png 512w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-640x960.png 640w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-720x1080.png 720w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-683x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"healthy meal prep for runners\" class=\"wp-image-7927 lazyload\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-683x1024.png.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-200x300.png.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-768x1152.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-735x1103.png.webp 735w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-223x335.png.webp 223w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-231x347.png.webp 231w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-347x520.png.webp 347w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-427x640.png.webp 427w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-512x768.png.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-640x960.png.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2-720x1080.png.webp 720w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2.png.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-2.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block stk-e14870a\" data-block-id=\"e14870a\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>What&rsquo;s the best way to do healthy meal prep for runners?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to healthy meal prep for runners, especially if you&rsquo;re new to the meal prepping game, the key is to make the whole process quick and simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, you don&rsquo;t want to be spending your entire weekend meal prepping, especially if you need to fit a long run in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips on how to make meal prep easier:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#1 Avoid complicated recipes with too many ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When meal prepping, you&rsquo;ll want to cook recipes with a staple set of ingredients that you can easily find in your local supermarket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll also want to ensure you are not cooking with lots of ingredients as this can easily mean you&rsquo;ll be cooking for hours and hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#2 Opt for easy cook methods &ndash; use an oven or slow cooker<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your oven and slow cooker really are your best friends when it comes to healthy meal prepping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both of these methods mean you can simply chuck a load of ingredients in a pan or pot and wait for them to cook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slow cooker recipes in particular are simple to make and mean you are not constantly checking on your food.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also leave slow cooker recipes to stew overnight which is a big bonus!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#3 Cook food in large batches then split into portions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As discussed earlier, you&rsquo;ll want to cook food in large batches so you can split into portions for the week ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will save you so much time and effort in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#4 Use leftovers for lunch if you make extra for dinner and vice versa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Making separate meals for lunch can add hours to your meal prepping time, so where possible, use leftovers for lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#5 Write a list of ingredients before you go to the supermarket<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to planning your meals, you&rsquo;ll want to have a list of ingredients that you need before going to the supermarket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A supermarket visit can quickly become overwhelming (and time consuming) if you don&rsquo;t have a clear idea of what you need to buy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Write your ingredients out in sections according to the sections in the supermarket. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Fruits and vegetables<\/li><li>Meat and dairy<\/li><li>Frozen foods&nbsp;<\/li><li>Dry goods like pasta&nbsp;<\/li><li>Canned goods&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#6 Use frozen foods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frozen fruits and vegetables like broccoli, peas, sweetcorn and berries are a great way to make the process of healthy meal prep easier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many supermarkets nowadays offer frozen versions of your favourite fruit and veg, and despite what you may think, they still contain all the essential vitamins and nutrients you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some supermarkets even offer ready-chopped fruit and veg, meaning you can avoid all the preparing and cutting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#7 Stock up on sauces and seasoning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure you stock up on a selection of sauces and seasoning to spice up your meal prep.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meat like chicken or beef can be used in a variety of dishes, and with seasoning you can ensure it tastes a little bit different each time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seasoning like salt, pepper, cajun spice, garlic granules, Harissa paste and BBQ seasoning can all be used to make a meal more creative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#8 Pre-portion your snacks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Snacks like nuts and berries can easily be pre-portioned and batched to save time and effort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-683x1024.png\" alt=\"healthy meal prep for runners\" class=\"wp-image-7928\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-735x1103.png 735w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-223x335.png 223w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-231x347.png 231w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-347x520.png 347w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-427x640.png 427w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-512x768.png 512w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-640x960.png 640w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-720x1080.png 720w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-683x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"healthy meal prep for runners\" class=\"wp-image-7928 lazyload\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-683x1024.png.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-200x300.png.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-768x1152.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-735x1103.png.webp 735w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-223x335.png.webp 223w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-231x347.png.webp 231w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-347x520.png.webp 347w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-427x640.png.webp 427w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-512x768.png.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-640x960.png.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3-720x1080.png.webp 720w, https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3.png.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/healthy-meal-prep-for-runners-3.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block stk-fd38929\" data-block-id=\"fd38929\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>What are the best healthy meal prep ideas for runners?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Each meal you cook should ideally include a good mix of carbohydrates, healthy fats and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/the-best-protein-food-for-runners\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2525\">protein<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid processed foods and foods high in sugar. These will cause a spike in your glucose levels and will leave you hungrier and more prone to snacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbohydrates in particular are a very important fuel source for runners, especially if you run regularly or you&rsquo;re training for a long distance event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read more about carbohydrates in my guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/carb-loading-for-runners\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6648\">carb loading for runners<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you are training for a half marathon or marathon, for example, make sure you cook recipes that have carbohydrates as the main fuel source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some sample recipes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breakfast:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Overnight oats<\/li><li>Green smoothie<\/li><li>Chocolate and peanut butter smoothie<\/li><li>Healthy egg muffins<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lunch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Chicken salad with sweet potato<\/li><li>Vegetable soup with brown bread<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dinner:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Vegetable chilli con carne with brown rice or sweet potato<\/li><li>Baked salmon with green vegetables and brown rice<\/li><li>Teriyaki chicken with green vegetables and quinoa<\/li><li>Goan fish curry with brown rice<\/li><li>Tofu and red pepper kebabs with brown rice<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Snacks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Nuts and dried fruit<\/li><li>Healthy granola bars<\/li><li>Raw chocolate with dried fruit and nuts<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runwithcaroline.com\/smoothie-recipes-for-runners\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1388\">The best healthy smoothie recipes for runners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block stk-a67ef6b\" data-block-id=\"a67ef6b\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>How long does meal prep last?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended you meal prep a week at a time. This means if you prepare your meals at the weekend, they should last you through the week until Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cooked meat, for example, can safely be stored for up to four days in a fridge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other option is to prepare and cook your meals and then freeze them straight away and eat them a few weeks later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you write the date on which you cooked the meat and label your containers accordingly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block stk-9aa5930\" data-block-id=\"9aa5930\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>What are the best meal prep containers?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear glass containers are best when it comes to meal prep.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only are these more environmentally friendly, but they are easy to stick in the microwave when you need to heat foods up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brands like <a href=\"https:\/\/pyrex.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pyrex<\/a> offer a range of affordable glass containers. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you run regularly each week and want to stick to a good diet, you will know the importance of healthy meal prep for runners. 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