Race-Day Nutrition for Ultraendurance Athletes Online CE Course

This course consists of the following:

• Race-Day Nutrition for Ultraendurance Athletes video presentation
• Slide deck
• Practice exam
• Online continuing education exam

Race-Day Nutrition for Ultraendurance Athletes will describe the primary metabolic pathways involved in ultraendurance sport, with an emphasis on substrate utilization. Presenter Trace Cruz provides evidence-based guidance to ensure balanced and safe protocols, drawing upon his personal and professional experiences in developing and using effective nutrition techniques to maximize performance during ultraendurance activities. You’ll gain a greater understanding of the bioenergetic rationale for carbohydrate, electrolyte, and fluid consumption and will delve into energy demands and limits of energy intake. You’ll also get information on common topics for endurance athletes, including muscle cramps, “bonking,” and GI distress and will explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of the use of ergogenic aids like caffeine or NSAIDs.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the primary focus of race-day nutrition.
• Describe the major limiting factor of race-day performance related to nutrition.
• Explain the difference between heat cramps and exercise-associated muscle cramps, and provide advice on how to treat them.
• Describe when to use and when to avoid common ergogenic aids.
• Be able to provide guidance for nutrient and fluid intake ranges for ultraendurance events.

Audience

Certified strength and conditioning professionals, endurance sport coaches, and personal trainers.

Trace Cruz, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, USAW, is a strength and conditioning coach, educator, and tactical performance specialist. He holds a master’s degree in human performance from Liberty University and is currently pursuing a doctorate in kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise physiology. Trace is the founder of Alterra Training LLC, where he works with endurance athletes, strength athletes, and law enforcement professionals. He serves as an adjunct instructor at Liberty University and regularly presents on applied performance, recovery, and tactical readiness.