{"product_id":"race-day-nutrition-for-ultraendurance-athletes-online-ce-course","title":"Race-Day Nutrition for Ultraendurance Athletes Online CE Course","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis course consists of the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eRace-Day Nutrition for Ultraendurance Athletes\u003c\/i\u003e video presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice exam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline continuing education exam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRace-Day Nutrition for Ultraendurance Athletes\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearning Objectives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the primary focus of race-day nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe the major limiting factor of race-day performance related to nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplain the difference between heat cramps and exercise-associated muscle cramps, and provide advice on how to treat them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe when to use and when to avoid common ergogenic aids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe able to provide guidance for nutrient and fluid intake ranges for ultraendurance events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified strength and conditioning professionals, endurance sport coaches, and personal trainers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrace Cruz, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, USAW,\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e","brand":"Human Kinetics","offers":[{"title":"Online Course","offer_id":43832064442442,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/9781718243996.jpg?v=1784740202","url":"https:\/\/us.humankinetics.com\/products\/race-day-nutrition-for-ultraendurance-athletes-online-ce-course","provider":"Human Kinetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}