Nordic Skier Turned Ultra Runner on Holistic Nutrition Approaches for Endurance Sports

Former Nordic skier turned ultra runner shares insights on the importance of holistic nutrition for athletes, highlighting the shift towards individualized and whole athlete coaching methods. The chapter explores challenges in fueling for races, day-to-day nutrition, and the impact of lifestyle factors on nutrition needs in endurance sports. Emphasis is placed on personalized nutrition plans, feedback loops, glucose intake during movement, and the significance of science-based research in optimizing performance for ultra-endurance events.