Sports Essentials: How To Avoid ‘Bonking’ During a Marathon with Dr. Jennifer Smith
About this episode
Dr. Jennifer Smith shares tips on how to avoid 'bonking' during a marathon.
If you’ve run a marathon, odds are you’ve bonked and collided with the proverbial wall. It’s the point where your energy reserves run out and taking another step seems impossible. So, how do you avoid it to reach the finish line? Physical therapist and marathon runner Jenny Smith has some tips. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!
People in this episode
Host: Cleveland Clinic
Guest: Dr. Jennifer Smith
Topics covered
- marathon running
- energy management
- physical therapy
- sports nutrition
- endurance training
Keywords
- bonking
- marathon
- energy reserves
- physical therapist
- running tips
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Organizations: Cleveland Clinic
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