Tag: nutrition in trail running races

Protein intake for trail running: how much protein do you need for performance and recovery?

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 10 April 2026. Posted in Nutrition.

Trail running is not just about sustaining prolonged aerobic effort: continuous elevation changes, technical descents and uneven terrain create significant muscular stress, particularly on fibers...

Aid stations in trail running: how to deal with the most common mistakes

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 26 March 2026. Posted in Nutrition.

If you’ve already run a trail running race, this has probably happened to you at least once: you reach an aid station tired, maybe a bit drained, you see all that food… and without thinking too...

The best gear for trail running (2026 guide)

Written by Marco Mori on 24 March 2026. Posted in Products and Gear.

A comprehensive guide to the best gear for trail running in 2026. Find out how to choose the right shoes, technical clothing, equipment and technology to run on trails effectively and safely. We...

10 PRACTICAL TIPS FOR TRAIL RUNNING TRAINING AND RACING: THE GUIDE

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 17 March 2026. Posted in Training.

Preparations for trail running races demand endurance, strength, agility, and comprehensive training typically associated with outdoor and mountain sports. In this article, we will explore ten...

Trail Runner on top of one peak of Tor Des Geants

TOR DES GEANTS, SWISS PEAKS, PTL: ENDURANCE TRAINING AND RACE GUIDE (2026)

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 26 January 2026. Posted in Training.

If you are participating or thinking of participating in a TOR des Geants, Swiss Peaks, PTL or any other Endurance Ultra Trail race, in 2026 this guide is what you need! You will find dozens of...

Trail running nutrition: products recommended by TRM Coach

Written by Marco Mori on 11 December 2025. Posted in Nutrition.

Discover the nutritional products selected by TRM Coaches to help you manage your nutrition during trail running competitions. Become a finisher with the TRM plan!

SOLID FOODS IN ULTRA TRAILS

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 23 June 2023. Posted in Nutrition.

Is it advisable to use solid foods in the Ultra Trails? In races up to 60k – 80k solid nutrition plays a minor role, except for sports energy bars. We must try as much as possible to use...

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...

ENDURANCE AND PRE-WORKOUT MEAL

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 4 May 2022. Posted in Nutrition.

Can there be an effective relationship between endurance and the pre-workout meal? The answer is yes, nutrition therefore becomes a means of producing a training stimulus. Dr. Biorci, Trail Running...

THE ANTIOXIDANTS IN TRAIL RUNNING

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 9 February 2022. Posted in Nutrition.

Did you know that antioxidants can improve your trail running performance thanks to their ability to protect cell membranes from oxidative stress? Did you know that there are foods that...