Nutrition for Ultramarathons

Tom and Brett discuss all things nutrition in ultrarunning, from in race, in training and how to prepare for races. They also discuss some of Tom’s worst nutrition mistakes and his favourite post race meal.  

(00:00) Introduction

(00:44) Tom’s weekly mileage 

(01:11) Using time rather than distance for training volume 

(01:34) Weekly nutrition

(02:08) Training nutrition 

(02:46) Race nutrition

(06:27) Deciding on race intake targets

(09:36) Disaster planning in race nutrition 

(10:47) Executing the plan vs fueling by feeling

(17:01) Caffeine use in training and racing

(18:33) Different caffeine sources 

(19:59) Risks of caffeine use

(20:39) Nutrition planning for amateurs 

(24:09) Pre race nutrition 

(27:37) Nutrition in the day leading into UTMB 

(35:23) What is the strangest thing Tom has eaten in an ultra?

(36:45) What is Tom’s go to post race meal?

(38:45) What is Tom’s favourite nutrition product?

(39:32) Tails from the Trail - What is Tom’s worst nutrition related experience whilst running? 

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