Maurten fueling tips
Don’t leave it to race day — fueling starts in training.
How to get used to your race day fuel — from the Official Nutrition Partner of the
MIUT® – Madeira Island Ultra-Trail®. Practice fueling on Hydrogel Technology.
MIUT® – Madeira Island Ultra-Trail®. Practice fueling on Hydrogel Technology.
Carbohydrates are the currency of fueling
Science has shown that consuming
them during training and racing improves performance — providing fuel for your muscles and preventing energy dips — and helps you recover faster. By fueling different tempos and intensities, your body adapts quicker to
becoming a trail runner and tolerating more carbohydrates.
them during training and racing improves performance — providing fuel for your muscles and preventing energy dips — and helps you recover faster. By fueling different tempos and intensities, your body adapts quicker to
becoming a trail runner and tolerating more carbohydrates.
We train our legs and our lungs
we also need to train our guts. Taking in a
high amount of carbohydrates can cause stomach issues for many athletes —
meaning you need to practice carbohydrate intake during training. Maurten Hydrogel Technology makes fueling easier, enabling athletes to consume more carbohydrates per hour. The carbohydrates are encapsulated in a hydrogel and carried through the stomach to be absorbed. Plan, experiment, and get used to your race day fuel in training to learn what your body can tolerate.
high amount of carbohydrates can cause stomach issues for many athletes —
meaning you need to practice carbohydrate intake during training. Maurten Hydrogel Technology makes fueling easier, enabling athletes to consume more carbohydrates per hour. The carbohydrates are encapsulated in a hydrogel and carried through the stomach to be absorbed. Plan, experiment, and get used to your race day fuel in training to learn what your body can tolerate.
Getting used to fuel
is not just about adapting your body to training. Being familiar with the texture, the taste, and the sensations as the energy is
absorbed from Maurten Gels and Drink Mixes means one less surprise on race day.
absorbed from Maurten Gels and Drink Mixes means one less surprise on race day.
Know where to expect fuel
in the race and recreate it in your longer training runs — this is a good way to prepare for what race day will be like.
Don’t just practice in-race fueling.
Before longer runs or hard training sessions, try to be consistent with breakfast. Refine a pre-race meal that’s light
and comfortable.
and comfortable.
Be aware of what you are eating
during the 24 hours before the race
starts. Try to eat high-carbohydrate meals that are low in fat and fiber. Load
on carbohydrates by sipping Maurten Drink Mix 320.
starts. Try to eat high-carbohydrate meals that are low in fat and fiber. Load
on carbohydrates by sipping Maurten Drink Mix 320.
Don’t do anything new on race day
trust the work you have done.