September 24, 2026 · 12 MIN
Ultra-Running Real-Food Nutrition for Races Over 12 Hours
Gel-based fueling becomes unsustainable after 8–10 hours of racing, with 60–70% of ultra-runners experiencing flavor fatigue and GI distress. Real-food strategies using potatoes, rice balls, nut butter wraps, and broth deliver 200–300 cal/hr with 40–60% lower GI complaint rates in races exceeding 12 hours.
