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'That tough part, that pain, is where success is' - interview with Eliud Kipchoge

The Way of the Runner - conversations on running with Adharanand Finn

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Running for 10 Hours Isn't a Marathon of Fueling

Running for 10 hours isn't a marathon of fueling. We would always suggest you start with the more solid base fuels in the first few hours where your body is receptive to holding food and digesting food. As you continue along your ultra-meritons, your blood supply to your gut is getting less and your blood Supply to your muscles gets more. So there are less residue, the lower residue foods you can take on at that point. Liquid hydration with energy, gels, little soft chews will keep you energized longer without getting all that gastric upset. Ellie Kipchogi talks about how he's been studying his nutrition. He's been wearing one of these sensors

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