Nutrition practice during ultramarathon running in theory and reality

Authors

  • Paweł Choroszewicz Scientific Circle of Exercise Physiology at Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Ergonomics. Division of Ergonomics and Exercise Physiology, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz
  • Łukasz Brzezinski Scientific Circle of Exercise Physiology at Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Ergonomics. Division of Ergonomics and Exercise Physiology, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz
  • Maksymilian Dybowski Scientific Circle of Exercise Physiology at Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Ergonomics. Division of Ergonomics and Exercise Physiology, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz
  • Gracjan Różański Scientific Circle of Exercise Physiology at Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Ergonomics. Division of Ergonomics and Exercise Physiology, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz
  • Anna Dobosiewicz Scientific Circle of Exercise Physiology at Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Ergonomics. Division of Ergonomics and Exercise Physiology, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz
  • Xawery Zukow Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Gdansk and Medical University of Gdansk

Keywords

nutrition, ultramathon, running, athletes

Abstract

The article presents the theory of nutrition during extreme efforts as are races on ultramarathon distances. It shortly depicts processes and mechanisms taking place in human body in order to replenish energy reserves needed to complete the race and presents theoretically optimal nutrition plan for a sample runner. It mentions potential health issues waiting for athletes hindering, and sometimes making it impossible to complete the run. Finally it compares the theory with reality, showing nutrition plans used by elite athletes during competitions.

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Published

2018-11-30

How to Cite

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CHOROSZEWICZ, Paweł, BRZEZINSKI, Łukasz, DYBOWSKI, Maksymilian, RÓŻAŃSKI, Gracjan, DOBOSIEWICZ, Anna and ZUKOW, Xawery. Nutrition practice during ultramarathon running in theory and reality. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 30 November 2018. Vol. 8, no. 11, pp. 833-843. [Accessed 4 July 2025].

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 11 (2018)

Section

Research Articles

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