Nutrition Tips

Several of the articles related to training programmes in this site also talk about the food and nutrition requirements of ultra runners.  In general, the nutrition requirements of ultra runners, specially those running the 50K race, are similar to that of any endurance sports athlete.

Here are some articles that provide nutrition related tips:

• Nutrition plan for ultra races - http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/ultra_distance_running/20069
• Going the distance: food tips for ultra-endurance athletes - http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0675/is_n5_v12/ai_15836438 
• http://www.movinshoes.com/surf/shawn4.html#nutrition
• Health and nutrition for ultra runners - http://www.ultrarunning.com/ultra/features/index.shtml 
• Nutrition for ultra-endurance athletes - http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ss22.htm