RUNNING an ultra-marathon is about more than entering a race. It requires months of preparation, of pushing your body well beyond the limits you had imagined were its comfortable boundaries. And then there’s the food. Rumours abound of ultra-runners gorging on pizza and cakes before (even during) an event, but the reality should be a far more palatable affair. Here we outline the nutritional needs of the very long-distance runner.
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