Nutritional Strategies for Ultra-Endurance Events

The chapter explores the importance of nutrition in ultra-endurance events, emphasizing the need for personalized and varied approaches to fueling during extended races. It discusses the challenges of adapting research findings from cycling to ultra running, optimal intake of glucose and fructose, and the balance between performance benefits and long-term health implications of sugar consumption. The conversation also addresses the struggles faced by endurance athletes following plant-based diets and offers practical tips for sustainable nutritional practices in daily life.