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THE SECRET FOOD OF ETHIOPIAN ENDURANCE RUNNERS

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 18 February 2020. Posted in Nutrition.

Probably all trail runners would like to discover the “secret food” of the Ethiopian endurance runners that makes them run so strong. Certainly, genetics, training and so on count, but Dr....

BEETROOT AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 23 January 2020. Posted in Nutrition.

Many studies attribute to the beetroot the ability to affect athletic performance. Our nutritionist Dr. Felicina Biorci talks about it. It is difficult to attribute such importance to a herbaceous plant,...

GET QUICKLY BACK IN SHAPE WITH THE DETOX DIET

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 7 January 2020. Posted in Nutrition.

Author: Dr. Felicina Biorci, TRM Team Nutritionist The detox diet, of 2 or 3 days with light and draining foods, is especially recommended after Christmas and New Year or in general after long holidays,...

THE TRAIL RUNNER AND ULTRA RUNNER DIET TO PERFORM TOP TRAINING

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 15 November 2019. Posted in Nutrition.

The correct nutrition of a trail runner or an ultra runner is composed of a high quantity of carbohydrates equal to 65-70% of the total calories ingested during the day. The percentage of carbohydrates...

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYMPTOMS, FIRST AID FOR TRAIL RUNNERS

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 29 October 2019. Posted in Nutrition.

Trail Runners can often experience chronic fatigue symptoms during the year. It is important to prevent them, recognize them and act immediately. The state of physical and mental exhaustion can be related...

CALCIUM IS A GREAT ALLY IN TRAIL RUNNERS DIET

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 16 October 2019. Posted in Nutrition.

Calcium is a mineral present in high quantities in the human body and is important for bones, teeth, muscles, stimulation of cellular metabolism and, finally, the balance of the nervous system. In endurance...

MOST COMMON MISTAKES IN TRAIL RUNNING….AT THE AID STATIONS

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 27 September 2019. Posted in Nutrition.

In the refreshment points of some trail running races, taking place around the World, you sometimes find type of foods that could cause you several problems. Elite runners can count on their professional...

HOW CAN WEIGHT EFFECT TRAIL RUNNING PERFORMANCE?

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 9 July 2019. Posted in Nutrition, Products and Gear, Training.

Numerous studies show how body weight can make a difference in road running. In fact, we know that if an athlete gains 1kg of body weight he will decrease his running performance on road from 1 to 3...

DRINKING AT THE REFRESHMENT POINTS OF A RACE, WHAT IS BEST

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 25 June 2019. Posted in Nutrition.

What to drink at the refreshment points of a race? Often when we think about the organization of an Ultra Trail we dedicate time to plan our nutrition, supplementation, the composition of the energy...

5 TIPS TO IMPROVE THE START PHASE OF YOUR ULTRA TRAIL

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 12 March 2019. Posted in Nutrition.

Do you always do some mistakes before the start of your Ultra Trails? Does nutrition before and during the race worry you? Here are 5 tips that can help you improve and avoid stressful situations 1....