Eat Pasta. Run Fasta: VAPIANO brings pleasure & exercise together
"Eat Pasta. Run Fasta." stands for the perfect combination of enjoyment and exercise. Pasta provides exactly the energy you need for peak athletic performance and it’s simply fun. With this initiative, VAPIANO combines a love of fresh pasta with an active lifestyle, bringing both to where energy is needed most: sporting events.
The idea behind Eat Pasta. Run Fasta.
Pasta is more than just a dish - it’s the ideal source of energy before and after exercise. With "Eat Pasta. Run Fasta.", we want to show how perfectly mindful enjoyment and an active lifestyle complement each other. Whether as carb-loading before a run or a boost afterwards, at VAPIANO you get exactly what your body needs.
VAPIANO at sporting events in Austria
This year, VAPIANO is once again taking part in various sporting events and providing fresh pasta moments directly on site. This is how we bring energy, taste and a good atmosphere to runners, visitors and everyone who is part of these special events.
📍 Our event stops:
→ Vienna City Marathon, 19.04.2026
→ Beat the City Linz, 29. & 30.05.2026
→ Beat the City, Graz, 12. & 13.06.2026
→ Beat the City, Innsbruck, 03. & 04.07.2026
→ Beat the City, Vienna, 26. & 27.09.2026
Why pasta is perfect for sport
Energy for your workout
Pasta is one of the best foods to eat before exercise if you want to fuel your body effectively. The complex carbohydrates it contains provide a steady release of energy and support your endurance during training. If you're wondering what to eat before a workout, pasta is a smart choice – especially for intense or longer sessions.
Perfect before & after exercise
If you're looking for the right nutrition around your workout, pasta is incredibly versatile. Before exercise, it helps replenish glycogen stores and boost performance. After training, it supports recovery by restoring used energy. Combined with protein, pasta becomes the perfect post-workout meal
Fresh & individual
At VAPIANO, every pasta dish is freshly prepared and perfectly tailored to your needs. Whether you’re looking for a light meal before your workout or a balanced option after exercise, you can customize your pasta and stay on track with your nutrition.