Online course
Certified Specialist Programme in Mindful Eating for Marathon Runners
Mindful Eating is a game-changer for marathon runners. By cultivating a deeper connection with your body and its hunger cues, you can optimize your performance and reduce the risk of injury.

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Overview
Why enrol on this course?
Mindful Eating
is a game-changer for marathon runners.By cultivating a deeper connection with your body and its hunger cues, you can optimize your performance and reduce the risk of injury.
Through this programme, you'll learn to develop a healthier relationship with food, listen to your body's needs, and fuel your body for optimal performance.
Some runners may struggle with disordered eating, body image issues, or restrictive eating patterns, which can negatively impact their running.
By focusing on mindful eating, you can break free from these patterns and develop a more balanced and sustainable approach to fueling your body.
Join our Certified Specialist Programme in Mindful Eating for Marathon Runners to discover a more intuitive and nourishing way of eating.
Who it's for
Who is this course for?
| Marathon Runners | who struggle with | disordered eating | and body image issues | |||||||
| are ideal | for this programme | as they | often experience | emotional eating | and neglect | their physical | needs | |||
| in the UK | 1 in 5 | adults | experience | an eating disorder | with marathon running | being a | common trigger | |||
| and | are more | likely | to benefit | from | mindful eating | practices | which can | improve | their overall | wellbeing |
Course structure
Ten units.
About this course
About this course
At a glance
Key facts
This program focuses on teaching runners how to cultivate mindful eating habits, which can lead to improved performance, reduced injury risk, and enhanced overall well-being. By learning how to tune into their physical and emotional hunger cues, runners can make more informed food choices and develop a more positive body image.
The program typically consists of a series of online modules and live workshops, which cover topics such as mindful eating principles, intuitive eating, and nutrition planning. Runners will also have the opportunity to work one-on-one with a certified coach to develop a personalized plan for achieving their goals.
The duration of the program varies depending on the individual's needs and goals, but most programs take around 6-12 weeks to complete. Throughout the program, runners will have access to a private online community where they can connect with other runners, ask questions, and share their progress.
The Certified Specialist Programme in Mindful Eating for Marathon Runners is highly relevant to the running industry, as it addresses a critical need for runners to develop a healthier relationship with food and their bodies. By providing runners with the skills and knowledge necessary to cultivate mindful eating habits, the program can help reduce the risk of overtraining, injury, and burnout.
The program is also relevant to the broader field of sports nutrition, as it highlights the importance of intuitive eating and mindful eating principles in achieving optimal performance. By incorporating mindful eating habits into their training, runners can improve their overall health and well-being, which can lead to improved performance and a reduced risk of injury.
Overall, the Certified Specialist Programme in Mindful Eating for Marathon Runners is a valuable resource for runners looking to develop a healthier relationship with food and their bodies. By providing a comprehensive and supportive learning environment, the program can help runners achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being.
Why this course
Benefits of this qualification
Fees
Course fees.
- 2 months: £90
- 1 months: £140
Interest-free instalments are available. Fees and funding.
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FAQ
Questions about this course.
Do I need a work placement for the Certified Specialist Programme in Mindful Eating for Marathon Runners?
The course is studied online and the entry requirements do not list a work placement. Experience in a relevant setting can help with assignments; admissions can confirm before you enrol.
Who delivers this course
Regulated, and delivered online by us.
Certified Specialist Programme in Mindful Eating for Marathon Runners is delivered online by Healthcare Courses (UKPRN 10062390). Assessment is by written assignment, with no exams, and admissions support is available seven days a week.
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