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Ultra-Endurance Athletes Reveal What They Eat During A Race

Ultra-Endurance Athletes Reveal What They Eat During A Race

Let’s say you’ve completed a marathon or two, and you’ve decided that you want to take your running to the next level. You decide to try an ultramarathon, such as a 50-mile race or 100-mile one. Or perhaps you’ve enjoyed long bicycle rides and are now considering ultra-distance cycling, races of 125 miles or longer that last six hours or more. Now you’ve got to start training your body to handle those kinds of races. But it’s not just about training your muscles. Training for an ultra-endurance sport, which includes ultramarathons and ultra-cycling, means training your stomach, as well. That means training yourself to eat – and to eat frequently. Courtesy of Meaghan Hackinen Meaghan Hackinen shows off a couple of her favorite race foods: Cheetos and a Boston cream doughnut. And it’s not just a matter of eating some food during the races (while staying hydrated), it’s also about finding the right food for you while training, during the race and afterward. The science of fuelling your body There’s a common refrain from ultra-endurance …