Whenever I see a reel titled “What I Eat in a Day To Fuel My Run,” the hairs on the back of my neck stand up! And I struggle to restrain myself from shouting at the screen, ‘No one cares!’ Or at least no one should care.
Running a marathon used to be a challenge only a few brave runners would dare to take on, and running an ultra was an even smaller group of individuals.
However, participation in ultras has increased significantly in the last few years, and the trend does not look like slowing down.
So much has been written about nutrition for runners you’d think everyone would be getting it right.
But there is so much information out there that it can be pretty daunting to try and make sense of it all.
Plus all the information out there encourages people to skip the basics.
Running 50km is no small feat and one element that is often overlooked is nutrition - your race day fuel.
Good nutrition can be the difference between finishing the race, setting a PB, or not finishing at all. Whether you are new to running or a seasoned ultra runner, a nutrition plan is key in supporting your training adaptations, helping you recover, and getting you to the start line injury-free.
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