Ultrarunning race week fueling — My Road to NUTS Karhunkierros 83 km, Part IV: The Final Days Before the Start Line With just four days to go, the entire process starts to get real. The long build is done. There is nothing meaningful left to gain from training, only things that could potentially be lost….

My Road to NUTS Karhunkierros, Part III: The Final Weeks Before the Start Line With just three weeks remaining until NUTS Karhunkierros ultrarunning event, the calendar suddenly feels very different. What once seemed comfortably far away is now so close. This final phase of preparation is not just focusing on fitness, but about making sure…

The Basics of Ultrarunner Nutrition Written by Sports Nutrition Expert and Registered Dietitian Ultrarunning is a wonderful, challenging and rewarding experience, but it also places unique demands on the body and especially on nutrition. Those preparing for their first or second ultra run will quickly notice that good basic fitness alone is not enough: energy…

My Road to NUTS Karhunkierros, Part II: Fueling the Training Journey As week 10 of my training program wraps up — and with 11 more weeks to go before NUTS Karhunkierros ultrarunning event — my focus is shifting from simply logging the kilometers to truly supporting the kilometers. This means focusing more on the most…

My Road to NUTS Karhunkierros 83 km Ultrarun As a clinical nutritionist and endurance enthusiast, I’m beginning a personal journey toward NUTS Karhunkierros 83 km race, one of Finland’s most iconic trail ultramarathons. This first post sets the scene: where I am right now, how my training is structured, and most importantly, how I’m approaching…