The Ultra-Bloat: Understanding Carbohydrate Overload and Air Swallowing During Ultramarathons
Every ultrarunner knows that an ultramarathon isn’t just a running contest—it’s a moving eating contest. To prevent hitting the dreaded “wall,” modern sports science tells us to aggressively fuel, with many athletes pushing anywhere from 60 to 90+ grams of carbohydrates per hour. But there is a dark side to this heavy fueling strategy. Gastrointestinal […]