-
Ultra-trail nutrition: how to avoid taste fatigue
Ultra-trail nutrition is a decisive factor in successfully completing a long-distance race. During an ultra-endurance event such as the UTMB, held every year at the end of August around Mont Blanc, athletes must not only tackle massive elevation gains and changing weather conditions, but also maintain a steady energy intake during sometimes more than 30 hours of effort. In this context, a formidable enemy... -
The importance of plant-based proteins for endurance athletes
Why are plant-based proteins an asset for endurance athletes? Plant-based proteins are gaining ground in the diets of endurance athletes because of their many benefits: digestibility, richness in micronutrients, and reduced environmental impact. This article explores their key role in performance and muscle recovery, the best sources (pea, rice, hemp, soy) to combine to provide all the amino acids, and the ideal times to... -
Nutrition and winter sports: how to eat well at high altitude?
Winter is an ideal season for mountain sports: skiing, hiking, trail running… These activities require significant energy expenditure, and the specific conditions at altitude call for nutritional adjustments.
