Darryl Griffiths UTA

#53 Nutrition for THE Ultra Trail Australia with Darryl Griffiths

" Caffeine does not give you extra energy, it just alters the perception of how you feel.”

If you are new to the podcast, I think this one is a really great introduction to what we are all about. In this episode I am bringing back Darryl Griffiths… and with good reason! Darryl is the founding director of Koda Nutrition (formerly Shotz Sports Nutrition) - An Australian sports nutrition company. In this episode we talk nutrition and hydration specifically for the biggest trail running event in Australia - The Ultra Trail Australia.

Darryl has been on this podcast twice already (#4 Fuelling Your Intentions & #23 Fuelling Your Intentions 2), but this one is our next level up and definitely reflects Darryl’s growing expertise in ultra running nutrition and hydration.

This conversation is perfect for anyone taking on the challenge of the Ultra Trail Australia next year, or for anyone just curious about the physiology of shaking up a tummy for a prolonged period of time!

Please continue to reach out and share your stories with me. I absolutely love to hear from you. I really hope you gain a few really strong take homes from this episode, and can feel more supported to be wilder, play wilder and perform wilder

“ Having too much of something can have the same impact as not having enough…”

Topics covered in this podcast:

UTA events 22, 50 & 100km, and how to best prepare nutrition plan for these events.
Bust major sports nutrition myths, such as…
How to know your numbers to optimise your nutrition
Separating hydration & energy formulas
Cramping & gastric distress
Mastering the UTA courses
Pre-event nutrition
Practicing nutrition in training
Downhill training