Tag: nutrition plans

THE SECRET FOOD OF ETHIOPIAN ENDURANCE RUNNERS

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 16 April 2026. 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...

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

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 6 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 ESSENTIAL SUPPLEMENTS IN AUTUMN

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 12 October 2022. Posted in Nutrition.

In autumn, after an intense racing season, it becomes essential to take good care of nutrition and help the body with the right supplements. You have to deal with shorter days and temperatures that...

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...

SIS AND TRM PARTNER FOR NUTRITION AND SUPPLEMENTATION IN ULTRA TRAILS

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 10 April 2020. Posted in Nutrition.

Science in Sport (SiS) will be the TRM partner for the nutrition and supplementation of trail running athletes in the international Ultra and Endurance trail running competitions and for the World...

WHAT ARE THE BEST CARBS TO EAT AFTER A WORKOUT?

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 4 March 2020. Posted in Nutrition.

There are some news regarding best carbohydrates to eat after training. We asked the nutritionist Dr. Felicina Biorci, who collaborates with TRM. In particular, in the hours immediately after...

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...

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...

Carbohydrates during a trail running race: science and practice

Written by admin on 21 December 2015. Posted in Nutrition.

Edited by: Dr. Giulio Merlini in cooperation with Trail Running Movement Preparing for a trail running competition, especially ultra trail events, does not simply mean focusing on physical...