Runners FM 71. The Half Marathon preparations
Feb 4, 2026
Robert Gorgos, product developer and sports nutritionist at MNSTRY, talks endurance nutrition and MNSTRY's Immune Stick. He covers immune risk after hard sessions, targeted use of elderberry, quick post-workout recovery tips, and practical fueling rules for long runs and race day. Short advice on glycogen loading and simple strategies for half marathon fueling are also discussed.
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Camp Training With Ben Felton
- Victor trained at a camp in Spain with Ben Felton and felt impressed by Ben's shape.
- Frej recorded Victor's beach session while doing lighter training because of travel and logistics.
Race Prep Sessions And Fueling Win
- Victor ran 35 minutes at 18 km/h on a treadmill and later 12×800m, ending with 2.8 mmol lactate and feeling strong.
- He used Ministry mango gels during a 30K long run and felt much better after 20 km.
Protect Yourself After Hard Sessions
- Do change out of sweaty clothes, stay warm, avoid big crowds after intense sessions to reduce infection risk.
- Robert stresses quick rehydration and protein/carbohydrate intake post-training to support immune recovery.