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Ultraendurance “Athletes involved in multi-sports benefit from nutritional advice as they battle with the changing energy needs that are associated with equipment transfers, changes in altitude and climate against the pressures of time. At the end of each day there are also the psychological, recovery and immunity factors to consider. The support of a sports dietitian can be invaluable.” -Lea Stening
Here are some of the key factors relating to these sports which must be considered when planning a nutrition programme.
- e.g. Multisport.
- Maintaining body weight.
- Planning food for competition.
- Utilising fat as an energy source.
- Fighting fatique.
- Maintaining immunity and strength factors over an event.
- Psychological factors associated with eating for such events.
Lea can help you plan your nutrition for every leg of the race.
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