Ultramarathons have sometimes been called an eating contest while running, given the need for consistent fueling throughout the events. Ultrarunners competing in a 24-hour trail ultramarathon (covering from 75-130 miles) have been documented to expend up to 18,000 calories over those 24 hours (Costa et al. 2014). Avoiding a caloric deficit is impractical, but avoiding an … [Read more...] about How Much Should You Be Eating and Drinking During an Ultramarathon?
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Do Ultrarunners Benefit from Fasted or Glycogen-Depletion Runs?
Ultrarunners sometimes use a training strategy that involves running in a fasted or glycogen-depleted state. The premise behind this strategy is that withholding carbohydrates before and/or during prolonged training sessions will result in beneficial metabolic adaptations that help the body better metabolize fat and spare glycogen (stored carbohydrate) during aerobic exercise, … [Read more...] about Do Ultrarunners Benefit from Fasted or Glycogen-Depletion Runs?
Running Happy with Ryan Sandes
Salomon TV presents, "Running Happy with Ryan Sandes & The Okes." A look back from 2018 as Ryan Sandes returned to the UTMB for the third time: I guess that's all you have to do for 100miles. Keep having a good time, keep your sense of humour and don't take it too seriously." -- Ryan Sandes … [Read more...] about Running Happy with Ryan Sandes
Kilian Jornet Skiing and Running 7 Norwegian Summits in a Single Day
Salomon TV presents, "Kilian Jornet Skiing and Running 7 Norwegian Summits in a Single Day." Kilian Jornet is considered the greatest mountain runner ever. But he doesn't consider himself a runner. Join Kilian in his backyard in Norway as he attempts to ski and run in a single day the Seven Summits of Romsdalen, a 77km route with 9000m of elevation gain. … [Read more...] about Kilian Jornet Skiing and Running 7 Norwegian Summits in a Single Day
Tim Tollefson: What Goes Unsaid
COROS presents, "Tim Tollefson: What Goes Unsaid." COROS is honored to present a film project featuring professional ultra-runner Tim Tollefson, who shares his journey towards self-acceptance and healing as a runner. In Tim’s words, “true strength is vulnerability”. His decision to open up about his lifelong battle with an eating disorder and body dysmorphia was a … [Read more...] about Tim Tollefson: What Goes Unsaid
