The energy strategy during the 2021 Race Across Belgium, by Guillaume Klein
🚨 The fueling strategy of our ambassador, Guillaume Klein, during the Race Across Belgium (learn more about this ultra-cycling challenge) 🇧🇪🚴♂️ 🚨 The fueling strategy of our ambassador, Guillaume Klein, during the Race Across Belgium (learn more about this ultra-cycling challenge) 🇧🇪🚴♂️" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t9e/1.5/16/1f6a8.png"> La stratégie énergétique à l’effort de notre ambassadeur, Guillaume Klein durant la Race Across Belgium (en savoir plus sur ce challenge ultra-cycliste) 
352 km and 5,700 m of elevation gain Race time: 14h30
A rule to follow when choosing food intake: Healthy products with ingredients that are as simple and natural as possible Objectives: Optimize the body’s functioning Promote digestive comfortFor this type of ultra-distance effort, it is essential to avoid fluctuations in blood sugar levels in order to have a steady, gradual energy supply.
It is preferable to choose energy products richer in protein and quality fats, while favoring moderate-glycemic-index sugar intake.
The additional constraint is food self-sufficiency, as the event provides no organized aid stations, so you need to choose calorie-dense products and potentially stop at various shops along the way.
NUTRITION
Energy bars: Baouw (Buckwheat-Cashew-Olive / Pumpkin Seed-Apricot-Rosemary Protein Bar) Paleo Crunch (Energy Bar / Protein Bar) Atlet (Salted Cashew-Pistachio / Almond) Silvain (L’endurante salée) Coup d’Barre (Cocoa-Hazelnut / Cranberry-Almond) Powerbar (Real 5 Vegan Energy Bar) Energy purée: Atlet BIO (Butternut-Sweet Potato-Almond) Other food intake: Banana Personal preparation (pancake made with Nutripure organic sweet potato flour) HYDRATION
Energy drink: Meltonic (Organic antioxidant) 1Defy (Organic Cassava Maltodextrin) Electrolyte tablet: High 5 (Zero Protect Orange-Echinacea) BCAA: Nutripure (Natural Vegan 2.1.1 powder)All the products mentioned can be found on my partner’s website Nutri-Bay.com, except 1Defy (Organic Cassava Maltodextrin) and Nutripure (Natural Vegan 2.1.1 powder).
IN PRACTICE
My start was at 7:32 a.m.; I had eaten my usual pre-race breakfast around 5 a.m.
I had enough food supplies with me to last 15 hours. I alternated between different energy products to vary the flavors and the sweet and savory intake, taking something regularly every 30 minutes after two hours of running.
As a “protein snack,” I ate my first crêpe at 12 p.m., a second at 4 p.m., and a final one at 7 p.m.
I also split a banana into two servings during the afternoon.
For hydration, take small amounts frequently throughout the effort, alternating between a bottle (water + electrolyte tablet) and a bottle (water + energy powder + BCAA).
IN CONCLUSION
The energy strategy I used provides an example of what can be implemented during prolonged exertion.
However, each person has their own way of functioning, and it is necessary to tailor it specifically in order to benefit from positive effects on energy efficiency and digestive comfort during exercise.
Finally, it should not be forgotten that it is first and foremost the balance of your everyday diet that lays the foundations for energy and absorption.
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This content was published by our Ambassador Guillaume Klein (Personal coach, sports and health nutrition expert / Ultra-endurance specialist)
- Nutriformation graduate specializing in micronutrition and nutritherapy
- Trained in sports nutrition by the Evonutri Academy of Positive Nutrition
- Ultra-trail coach trained by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Athletics League
- Registered dietitian and nutritionist for the FC Metz professional squad (since 2018)
- Registered dietitian and nutritionist at FC Metz training center (since 2019)
- Creator of the EPIC® method
Passionate about sport and an ultra-endurance athlete in running and ultra-cycling, Guillaume has been able to experience for himself the benefits of a natural, balanced diet suited to his actual needs, together with specific, adapted training. Guillaume values high-quality products that meet athletes’ nutritional needs while also offering the most natural possible composition from a health perspective.
You too can benefit from his advice and find all our products on this website
If you would like more information or advice, please do not hesitate to contact Guillaume via his website www.naturenergy.live.