Fueling Guides
Ultrarunning fueling plans: Use these as inspiration to build your own fueling strategy for ultras.
In all of these plans, fluid, carbohydrates, sodium, caffeine, and amino acid intake can be adjusted as needed.
Endurance Ultra Plan
Base # H2O 500 ml/h / CHO 55 g/h / Na 847 mg/L
1 x Näak Energy Drink Mix: H2O 500ml / CHO 55g / Na 387mg
2 x Bix Performance Fuel Mix: H2O 500ml / CHO 54g / Na 460mg
Boost # Take when you need it!
1 x Precision Fuel 90 Gel: CHO 90g
1 x Precision Gel 30 Caf 100: CHO 30g / Na 0mg / CAF 100mg
1 x Precision Electrolyte Capsule: Na 250mg
Solid # Aid Station
1 x Näak Energy Puree: CHO 26g / Na 124mg / BCAA 5g
1 x Maurten Solid 160: CHO 40g / Na 236mg
The total amounts varies based on the race's length, terrain, race-day weather, as well as the runner's fitness level, weight, and personal preferences. If you have any questions, feel free to book a complimentary fueling strategy session.
Basic Ultra Plan
Base # H2O 500 ml/h / CHO 60 g/h / Na 800 mg/L
2 x Neversecond C30 Sports Drink: H2O 500ml / CHO 60g / Na 400mg
Boost # Take when you need it!
1 x Neversecond Gel C30: CHO 30g / Na 200mg
1 x Neversecond Gel C30 Caf 75: CHO 30g / Na 200mg / CAF 75mg
Solid # Aid Station
1 x Näak Energy Waffle: CHO 18g / Na 140mg / BCAA 3g
The total amounts varies based on the race's length, terrain, race-day weather, as well as the runner's fitness level, weight, and personal preferences. If you have any questions, feel free to book a complimentary fueling strategy session.
Simple Ultra Plan
Base # H2O 500 ml/h / CHO 60-90 g/h / Na 750 mg/L
1 x Precision Hydration 500 Powder: H2O 500ml / CHO 17g / Na 250mg
1 x Precision Hydration 1000 Powder: H2O 500ml / CHO 17g / Na 500mg
1 x Precision Fuel 90 Gel: CHO 90g
Boost # Take when you need it!
1 x Precision Fuel 30 Caffeine Gel: CHO 30g / CAF 100mg
Solid # Aid Station
1 x Näak Energy Bar: CHO 27g / Na 194 mg / BCAA 7g
The total amounts varies based on the race's length, terrain, race-day weather, as well as the runner's fitness level, weight, and personal preferences. If you have any questions, feel free to book a complimentary fueling strategy session.
Hydrogel Ultra Plan
Base # H2O 500 ml/h / CHO 40 g/h / Na 310 mg/L
1 x Maurten Drink Mix 160: H2O 500ml / CHO 40g / Na 155mg
Boost # Take when you need it!
1 x Maurten Gel 160: CHO 40g / Na 31mg
1 x Maurten Gel 100 Caf 100: CHO 25g /Na 21mg / CAF 100mg
1 x Precision Electrolyte Capsules: Na 250mg
Solid # Aid Station
1 x Maurten Solid C 160: CHO 40g / Na 236mg
1 x SIS BCAA Tablets: BCAA 7g
The total amounts varies based on the race's length, terrain, race-day weather, as well as the runner's fitness level, weight, and personal preferences. If you have any questions, feel free to book a complimentary fueling strategy session.
Ultimate Ultra Plan
Base # H2O 1000 ml/h / CHO 60 g/h / Na 1000 mg/L
1 x Precision Fuel 60 Drink Mix: H2O 1000ml / CHO 60g / Na 1000mg
Boost # Take when you need it!
1 x Maurten Gel 160: CHO 40g / Na 31mg
1 x SIS Beta Fuel Energy Gel + Nootropics: CHO 40g /Na 12mg / CAF 200mg
Solid # Aid Station
1 x Neversecond C30 Fuel Bar: CHO 30g / Na 30mg
1 x Näak Energy Puree: CHO 26g / Na 124mg / BCAA 5g
The total amounts varies based on the race's length, terrain, race-day weather, as well as the runner's fitness level, weight, and personal preferences. If you have any questions, feel free to book a complimentary fueling strategy session.
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