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Nutrition for Extreme Challenges

In this episode of FastFuel our host Dr James Morehen is joined by Louise Sutton, Head of Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Leeds Beckett University, as she outlines the most important nutrition considerations for extreme athletic challenges. From practical considerations such as the ability to cook, to the importance of home comfort foods during long adventures, Louise delves into her decades of experiences working with athletes such as solo around-the-world sailors to Everest mountaineers

 

Louise Sutton is the head of Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Leeds Beckett University. Her expertise focuses on optimising athletic performance and health through evidence-based nutrition strategies, and she has worked with athletes at all levels across a range of Olympic and professional sports. Louise takes a particular interest in supporting early career practitioners be effective in their roles

Key learnings

This podcast’s key learnings are:

  • At a basic level, the two most common nutritional challenges during extreme events are meeting energy and fluid needs.
  • Whilst the energy costs during extreme challenges will be high, appetite can be challenged under certain conditions therefore food palability is a key factor to consider.
  • It's important to replicate event conditions and trial different foods and supplements during training to understand your athlete's preferences in extreme environments.  
  • Work with your athlete to co-create the event plan and give them additional confidence for the event.

 

With guest speaker Louise Sutton, Head of Sports nutrition at Leeds Beckett University (BSc, MSc, SENr)

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