Tag: sports diet

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...

Trail running diet after the holidays, tips for getting back in shape

Written by Marco Mori on 5 January 2026. Posted in Nutrition.

The holiday period represents a partial break from the usual routine, which can significantly affect habits and a trail running diet. Less structured training, different daily rhythms, travel, and...

WEIGHT LOSS SUPPLEMENTS

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 8 February 2023. Posted in Nutrition.

Do Weight Loss Supplements really work? Several runners who struggle with excess weight often ask us this question. Supplements intended for this purpose have increased tremendously over the...

HOW TO BECOME A FASTER RUNNER WITH THE RIGHT FOODS

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 28 September 2022. Posted in Nutrition.

Is it possible to become a faster running by simultaneously working on running sessions and the introduction of specific foods? Our Dr. Felicina Biorci, expert in endurance nutrition, answered for...

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...

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...

4 TYPES OF BREAKFAST FOR TRAIL RUNNERS

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 31 May 2020. Posted in Nutrition.

Are you sure you know which breakfast is best for you? Breakfast is a very important meal for trail runners both in terms of the quality of the ingredients and in terms of quantity and consumption...

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...