Unit:
Department of Physical Education & Sport ScienceLibrary of the School of Physical Education and Sport Science
Author:
MALLIOTAKI ATHINA
Supervisors info:
ΖΑΧΑΡΟΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ ΗΛΙΑΣ, ΑΝΑΠΛΗΡΩΤΗΣ ΚΑΘΗΓΗΤΗΣ, ΣΕΦΑΑ, ΕΚΠΑ
Original Title:
Τροφοδοσία κατά τη διάρκεια Υπερμαραθωνίου δρόμου
Summary:
The purpose of this study is to review the current literature and present the most recent scientific data regarding nutritional strategies for the support of ultra-marathon runners during race. Additionally, the author attempts the translation of theoretical nutritional recommendations into practical implementation. According to the results of literature’s review, it appears that there are no established “gold-standard” methods regarding evaluation of nutritional status of the ultra-distance runner and strategies for nutritional support during race. Scientific community recommends the development of personalized diet and hydration plans based on the assessment of a combination of parameters related to personal needs and preferences of the athlete. As far as the supplementation is concerned, the use of vitamins and minerals, unless a particular nutritional deficiency is diagnosed, ought to be avoided. On the other hand, ergogenic supplements, like caffeine, under particular conditions, when used according to official protocols are effective and can boost athlete’s performance. For the completion of the thesis, numerous articles were searched and collected via the utilization of scientific databases like Pubmed, Scopus, Science Direct and Google Scholar and the use of relating key-words.
Main subject category:
Education - Sport science
Keywords:
ultra-marathon, ultra-distances, ultra-endurance, athlete’s supply, nutrition, hydration, energy demands, supplementation, performance
