The Best Food to eat during an Ultramarathon

The Best Food to eat during an Ultramarathon

As a sports dietitian that runs ultramarathons I get asked all the time what I eat for my training and races. Whilst I never mind sharing what I do, the most important consideration is to find out what works for you, remember nutrition is individualised. I have...
11 Marathons in 11 days: Nutrition Case Study

11 Marathons in 11 days: Nutrition Case Study

Challenge: 11 marathons in 11 days for charity. Experience: Road marathon. No previous experience of back to back marathons.  Reasons for seeking nutrition advice: Struggling with fatigue around training, low energy during runs and concerns about managing the...
Race Around Rwanda

Race Around Rwanda

Race around Rwanda is a self supported bikepacking race. 1000km looping around the country with 19,000m elevation. Rwanda is known at ‘Le pays des mille collines’ – Land of a thousand hills, which I can confirm is definitely true.  As my first experience of...
Lakeland 50 – Nutrition Strategy

Lakeland 50 – Nutrition Strategy

50 miles (80km). 3100m ascent. Lake District, UK Several weeks ago I headed up to the Lake District solo to take on the Montane Lakeland 50, 50mile (80km) race. This was the longest single stage race for me, so heading into the unknown is always exciting but...