The most popular preparation and recovery methods for London Marathon runners

The London Marathon takes places on Sunday (Photo: Getty)Ahead of the return of the London Marathon and May Hyrox, new data from the UK’s largest dedicated online retailer, Ocado, reveals that preparation and recovery methods for such athletic feats are drastically evolving.Whilst carb-loading is still deemed an essential, gone are the days of a pasta-led diet and simple rest being the extent of athletes’ preparation and recovery.Alternative supplements and functional foods are gain