Sports nutrition » race preparation

Ultra trail nutrition is a determining factor in the success of a long-distance race. During an ultra-endurance event like the UTMB, which takes place every year at the end of August around Mont Blanc, athletes must not only face colossal elevation changes and changing weather conditions, but also maintain a steady energy intake for sometimes more than 30 hours of effort.

Find out why sodium is essential for endurance athletes and how to optimize its intake for maximum performance in trail, triathlon or ultra-distance.

With one week to go before your competition, nutritional preparation becomes crucial. Guillaume Klein, sports nutrition expert, gives you his advice to help you optimize your energy, avoid common mistakes and be in the best condition on D-Day. Learn the right food choices to make to prepare your body for the effort and maximize your performance.