The Department of Health and Physical Education offered the last workshop of the marathon workshop series, titled “Nutritional Principles for Marathon Race and Recovery”, through online platform on 26 November to support runners in their preparation for the 2026 Hong Kong Marathon. This session aims to provide essential insights into how proper nutrition intake can optimize race performance, support effective recovery, and enhance overall endurance for marathon runners.

Prof. KUO Chia-Hua conducted extensive research and summarized key nutritional strategies for pre-race stage, race day preparation, in-race fueling, and post-race recovery. When combined with scientific training and recovery methods, proper nutrition intake can maintain runners’ performance, helping them confidently face the marathon challenge.