The Eat Well Perform Better Blog

Carbohydrates remain central to endurance running performance. This evidence-based review examines high- and low-carbohydrate approaches, elite practice, and how to individualise fuelling strategies.

Ultramarathons expose every weakness in your fuelling plan. And it’s not as simple as scaling up your marathon strategy. You wouldn’t skip your long run — so don’t skip your nutrition planning either. What you eat and drink is what powers every mile, every climb, and every finish line. That’s why I created the Ultramarathon Nutrition Course — a five-part online series designed to help ultra runners fuel smarter, recover faster, and Perform Better.

If you want to perform at your best as an endurance athlete, you need carbs!