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As you start to gain confidence in one distance, it’s not uncommon to want to train for something longer. It can feel a little like graduating, moving up from a 5K to a 10K, a half marathon to a full marathon, or signing up for an ultra. However, as you’re making those step-ups, it’s important to realize the training and nutritional changes these distances require.
For endurance athletes, the gut reaction is often to first find a proper training plan; in the excitement that follows, many forget to think about how their food choices and nutrition need to change, too. When you increase your training (whether by pumping up the intensity or quantitatively adding miles), it’s important to adjust your nutrition in tandem. A common challenge many runners experience when adjusting their training plans is the double-edged sword of…
