Fuel for big vert, long miles, and wild weather.
Whether you’ve been dancing down scree and ridgelines for years or you’re stepping into your first ultra, we’re here to fuel your way. We’ve been running trails for over four decades and find our happy place at 14,000′.
Fueling an ultra run (or ultra multisport race) isn’t just “more of the same” compared to a marathon or triathlon. Over hours and days your body, brain, and gut adapt—energy rises and dips, appetite shifts, and your fueling must flex with the weather, terrain, and effort.
How We Build Your Plan
- Assess — History, training, GI triggers, labs, altitude/heat exposure, and event logistics.
- Design — Hourly carb, fluid, sodium targets that scale by terrain and time-on-feet.
- Train the Gut — Back-to-backs to rehearse intake, textures, caffeine timing, and palate cycles.
- Race-Ready — Crew cards, drop-bag menus, aid-station choices, and contingency planning.
Why a 60K Isn’t Just “Half of a 100-Miler”
Doubling distance isn’t as simple as doubling gels. Once you move into all-day or multi-day events, new constraints emerge: sleep deprivation, palate fatigue, night running, crew logistics, and aid station variability. We build plans that scale with time-on-feet, not just mileage.
Our approach includes:
- Nighttime fueling strategies using caffeine, warm foods, and gut-friendly solids.
- Progressive carbohydrate targets by hour and terrain, not per mile.
- Electrolyte strategies that adapt to temperature swings and altitude.
- Palate rotation cycles (sweet → savory → neutral) to prevent flavor fatigue.
So Many Opinions. What Actually Works?
There’s no one-size-fits-all plan—champions personalize everything. Keto, low-carb, high-carb, paleo, real-food, liquid-only—you’ve heard it all. We help you figure out what works for your physiology, preferences, and health background, then pressure-test it in training so race day feels routine.
We can include:
- Pairing data with subjective metrics like appetite, mood, and GI notes.
- Lab-informed baselines when available (RMR, body comp, functional labs).
- Structured test runs: fueling A/Bs on long runs and back-to-backs.
Get Started
- The name of your race
- The date of the race
- The URL of the race
- and explain any current fueling strategies that you have tried with the success/challenges of them.
- List any food intolerances
- List any specialty diets you follow
How it Works
- Contact us at least 6 weeks prior to your event so we have time create your personalized fueling and hydration plan
- We calculate:
- A) energy needs (calories, macro’s),
- B) collect details & logistics of your trip,
- C) create a plan & shopping list for fueling & hydration recommendations.
PLANS FOR EVERY TRAIL RUNNER
First-time ultra athletes
- Build a simple, bulletproof fueling plan.
- Train your gut to handle race-day intake.
- Avoid rookie mistakes at aid stations.
Experienced racers
- Break through recurring bonks or GI issues.
- Fine-tune caffeine, sodium, and carb timing.
- Dial strategies for heat, altitude, and elevation gain.
Athletes with health goals
- Incorporate functional testing without overcomplicating.
- Fuel while pursuing fat loss or body-composition changes.
- Navigate thyroid, autoimmune, or peri/menopause needs.
Plans & Pricing
Choose the level of support that fits your season. Every option includes a personalized fueling framework and clear next steps.
Single Consultation $200
Perfect if you have raced and want to tweak your current plan with expert feedback.
- Review current plan (must have existing one in place)
- Discuss GI issues, fueling challenges for one specific event
- 60–75 min intensive consult
- One follow-up email with adjustments
- Personalized fueling outline (PDF)
One-Month Coaching $350
Great if you need a custom fuel plan from scratch, plus real-time tweaks as you test your fueling plan on long runs.
- Initial consult to discuss run history, training
- Review training plan and/or upcoming race details, course, location
- Create Individualized Fueling Plan (PDF)
- 1 follow up 30 min. zoom call
Three-Month Program
Comprehensive support through build, peak, and taper—ideal for 100K/100M or multi-day events.
- Full fueling system with carb periodization
- GI training protocol + palate rotation map
- Race-week, night-running, and altitude playbooks
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you need a one-time review or full-season support, we’ll help you craft a fueling plan that’s bulletproof, flexible, and built for the realities of the mountains.
