{"id":54111,"date":"2023-04-28T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T23:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=54111"},"modified":"2023-04-28T08:33:06","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T23:03:06","slug":"trail-running-nutrition-and-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/trail-running-nutrition-and-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Nutrition and Recovery for Trail Running"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hey, trail runner!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know you think trail running<\/a> is kinda like a hobby\u2026 that achieving your race goals means you’re a badass capable of doing anything you put your mind to. BUT \u2013 did you also consider that your badass hobby is a sport, defined as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2018an activity involving physical exertion<\/em> and skill\u2019 ?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Well, it’s that ‘physical exertion’ thing I want to talk about, and remind you that while running is something we love \u2013 while it\u2019s play, \u2018me\u2019 time, and therapy for some (that’s one for another blog) \u2013 it is also an activity that is taxing on the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My running vest<\/a> is stocked with gels for a mountain marathon!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are so many reasons why people run – and for most, the running itself i.e. the physical process and what that entails at a physiological level is not something too often considered. I talk to runners every day about achieving their running goals. The most common reasons people want to go out on a run is to feel free, accomplished, proud, happy, strong, confident\u2026 the list goes on. Not once has someone said \u2018I want to run for the mere sake of putting one foot in front of the other.\u2019 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, here’s a major practical hack to help you attain all those lofty ideals that running is going to give you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Great Naseby Water Race (100 Miles), 2019. Liquid nutrition on the go!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ever been running for a while and started to feel like total sh*t?\u00a0 Your legs become heavy, and everything feels super hard? You start to beat yourself up, tell yourself you\u2019re a rubbish runner, and ask yourself what you\u2019re even doing out there?! Now, I’m a mindset coach, so I could talk about how you\u2019re talking to yourself here – but instead, I want to take a step back and ask you how you\u2019re fueling<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s such a common mistake for new runners (and let’s be fair, sometimes the seasoned pros) to not fuel properly, feel like crap, and beat themselves up\u2026 when all they needed was a sip of water<\/a> and something to eat<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to keep doing what you love and progress in running, you also need to support the body by fueling it appropriately<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Snacks with views!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Tips for Fueling Your Running<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fueling can be broken down into four areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n