Nutrition for running
In this course, you will explore the science underpinning nutrition for running, as well as practical solutions to fuelling running events such as marathon and ultra-running.
To set the scene, Prof. Asker Jeukendrup outlines the fundamental science of fuel use and fuel availability during exercise. Dr. Lewis James and Dr. Nidia Rodriguez then explore the role of hydration for running, including strategies to improve hydration status.
Asker then discusses nutrition for a marathon, where he describes key steps to build a marathon nutrition plan. Asker discusses the evidence for new nutritional strategies. In the next section of the course, Asker, Emily Russel and Dr. Nick Tiller discuss nutrition for ultra-running. With the popularity of ultra-running booming, there are many new strategies improving performance.
In the final section, Prof. Pete Peeling and Asker explore nutritional strategies to support running training, with consideration for training the gut and micronutrient intake.
In the final section, Prof. Pete Peeling and Asker explore nutritional strategies to support running training, with consideration for training the gut and micronutrient intake.
You will learn about:
Basics of nutrition for running
Improving hydration during running
Nutrition for a marathon
Nutrition for ultra-marathon
This course is for runners, as well as coaches and practitioners working in running, looking to explore evidence-based nutrition strategies to improve running performance.
