I am planning on running an ultramarathon (50+ mil) in the next few months and I would love some advice on nutrition.... I don't want to loose all my muscle, now I know this is possible because I have seen it... so don't tell me it can't be done...
Does anyone have any advice on nutrition? How many cals etc...
I am 150 and 5 '11... I am hesitant to follow what I've heard from other people as to cal intake-8,000+ whatever! seems like it would kill me
I would really appreciate the insight
We could get a bet going... I will run an ultramarathon and gain lean muscle mass
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03-07-2009, 07:31 AM #1Registered User
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ultramarathon- Help me gain muscle! thats right
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03-07-2009, 08:41 AM #2Registered User
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I think this is the wrong section.
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11-03-2012, 08:19 AM #3Registered User
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Oh how incredibly naive I was
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11-03-2012, 08:22 AM #4Registered User
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Running 50+miles? Are you serious? 8,000kcal is easily an underestimate if anything.
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It's possible, OP, but it'll be very very difficult. Cortisol city = no gainz. You're just gonna have to eat more than you burn and get enough macros. Good luck!
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I suggest talking to an ultramarathon runner. Most of the people on this forum focus on strength routines that are largely counterproductive to long distance endurance- assuming you desire success in either sport. I've run 10+ milers, and I've hiked 25ish miles with a 65lb pack. During both events, I was more concerned with fluids, salts, and not breaking anything than I was with supplying calories. The heavier you are, the greater impact your bones and joints will take. Be careful and goodluck.Originally Posted by cliffordsred
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11-03-2012, 08:39 PM #7Registered User
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Eatting enough and maintaining a large mass while trying to train for ultras (i.e. extreme volume) doesn't work (read up on mTOR and the effects of training both aerobic/resistance at the same time)Originally Posted by ELLSKIES
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