Runners, Start Your Ovens: Gousto’s carb-friendly recipes for marathon training

As runners fuel up for this month’s London marathon, Gousto, the UK’s best recipe box for choice*, shares four carb-loading, power-packed plates that will deliver energy-boosting bites.

Whether training to take on London’s iconic 26-mile marathon route or just feeling inspired to hit the streets this Spring, runners should gear up with these deliciously carb-friendly dishes for that extra boost of energy.

These tasty meals provide alternative options for pasta – a high-carb staple for runners – and will stock muscles with max available energy to get race-day ready and running that extra mile.
Smoky Chicken & Mushroom Spaghetti: This stroganoff-inspired supper is easy comfort food. Add smoky paprika and chilli to chicken and mushrooms, before tumbling spaghetti into the creamy sauce. Strogan-off the charts!
Honey Soy Salmon With Brown Rice And Pak Choi: A simple blend of soy, ginger and sticky honey is all it takes to coat your salmon in zingy, umami-rich flavour. Serve it up with pak choi and brown rice for a nutrient-packed dinner that’s ready in 10. Brown rice is loaded with nutrients and fibre that allows runners to maintain an optimal blood sugar level, helps them feel full longer
Creamy Chicken & Pesto Wholewheat Tortiglioni With Basil: For this simple, comforting pasta dish, whip up a creamy pesto sauce with succulent chicken, spinach, red onion and nutritious wholewheat tortiglioni. Sprinkle with cheese, and serve! Wholewheat tortiglioni is a great staple in a runner’s diet
Thai-Style Tofu With Ginger Veg And Brown Rice: Think making healthy choices means being hungry? Think again. This Thai-style dish combines protein-packed tofu, fibre-rich brown rice and vibrant veg to keep you fuller for longer. Plus it’s downright delish
Bring on the carbs that keep runners on the right track to cross the finish line in record time.

Gousto chef Sophie Nahmad said: There’s one thing that almost all runners agree on: bring on the carbs for the long race. We have so many options at Gousto ranging from fan-favourite pasta to potent dishes full of high protein. For runners preparing for a marathon, having these hearty, energy-boosting meals with carefully thought-out ingredients means more focus on training. It’s a win-win for anyone seeking to deliver that last mile when the food is delivered to your door.”

Gousto is the UK’s best recipe box for choice*, with over 250 scene-stealing recipes to discover on the menu every month, from just £2.99** per meal.