Tag: nutrition for trail running

THE KETOGENIC DIET IN TRAIL RUNNING

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 31 August 2022. Posted in Nutrition.

Is the ketogenic diet a useful strategy to follow in competition or training? We asked our endurance nutrition professional Dr. Felicina Biorci who offers us a scientific analysis of its usefulness...

NUTRITION PLAN IN TRAIL RUNNING RACES: THE THREE ENERGY SOURCES

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 7 April 2021. Posted in Nutrition.

The nutritional and supplementation plan for a competition or training must be developed considering various aspects, including the profile of the track, the weather conditions, and the time of day....

THE WINNING KIT FOR YOUR ULTRA TRAIL 2021

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 11 March 2021. Posted in Training.

Have you received the confirmation letter for the Ultra Trail of Mont Blanc or for a TOR taking place in the Aosta Valley? Congratulations! … now your goal is to become a Finisher! In such an...

THE TOP TEN BEST DIETS FOR 2021

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 2 February 2021. Posted in Nutrition.

Is there a ranking for the best diets? Yes, this is confirmed by Dr. Felicina Biorci, an expert nutritionist, as well as an athlete, who collaborates with Trail Running Movement. There is a ranking...

IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE WITH CAFFEINE-BASED PRODUCTS IN TRAIL RUNNING

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

The intake of caffeine-based sports products, such as gels and energy powders, or natural or added drinks in trail running, before training or in competition can produce the positive effect of improving...

CAN YOU LOSE 12KG IN 3 MONTHS WITH THE QUARANTINE? YES YOU CAN

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 8 April 2020. Posted in Nutrition.

Umberto Guaitani is a passionate trail runner who runs a beautiful hotel in Cortina. In 2020 he had a dream: participate in the Lavaredo Ultra Trail, his first 120Km. To achieve its goal, he has decided...

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...

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...