nutrition on the race

[Ian]

Hi all,This is my first ultra marathon event .Whilst I have done triathlons and marathons before ,I am keen for any advice on food and drink strategy for this race.My issue is I find it difficult to hold food down whilst running and I have in the past used gels and chocolate.Therefore I dont think wood fired pizza at the half way mark will help.
Any tips,hints,tricks???
Cheers

[Shane]

An excellent book, and my bible at the moment, is 'Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes' by Monique Ryan, Second Edition. Check out the reviews online. It is the best out there that I can find.

Happy training (and eating)!

:-)

[Andrew]

Really it's down to what works for you and the best way to fin out is by trial and error (ideally before race day!)

There's a similar book I live by (Endurance Sports Nutrition by Suzanne Giard Eberle), which explains what and why your body needs certain foods/electrolytes/fluids, and also covers different sporting disciplines, different climates and even includes a section for vegetarian atheletes.  Thankfully it's an easy read too.

It's helped me understand why I feel so bad some days and good on others, and therefore what I need to do to get myself back on track.

Bon Apetite!