Ultramarathon
4 articles
NutritionAugust 28, 2026 · 10 MIN
Carb Loading for Ultra-Distance Events: Beyond the Marathon
Traditional 3-day carb loading works well for marathons, but ultra-distance events demand a modified approach. Modified protocols using 10-12g/kg over 36-48 hours, combined with fiber reduction and race-morning strategies, protect performance across events from 50K to 100 miles.
NutritionAugust 14, 2026 · 8 MIN
Trail Running Nutrition: How to Fuel for Elevation, Duration, and Variable Intensity
Trail running burns 10–30% more calories per hour than road running at the same pace. Elevation gain, technical terrain, and variable intensity demand a different fueling strategy — here is how to plan it.
RecoveryJuly 15, 2026 · 7 MIN
Ultramarathon Recovery: What Happens to Your Body and a Week-by-Week Return Timeline
A 100km ultramarathon causes muscle damage equivalent to 300+ eccentric contractions per leg, elevates CK levels 50-fold, and impairs immune function for up to 72 hours. Here's the science of ultra recovery and a structured return-to-training protocol.
NutritionJune 12, 2026 · 9 MIN
Ultramarathon Nutrition: How to Fuel 50K to 100-Mile Races
Ultra nutrition is fundamentally different from marathon nutrition. Gels become intolerable. Real food becomes essential. And the longer you go, the more your strategy must evolve with you.