Sports Nutrition

Trail running is a demanding discipline that engages the body for several hours, sometimes at high altitude, in heat or under extreme conditions. A good nutritional strategy helps maintain your energy level, avoid fatigue, and optimize recovery. Whether racing or training, regularly consuming carbohydrates, salts, and minerals is essential to endure the distance and stay strong until the end.

Each type has a very specific role during exertion:
- Energy gels are quickly absorbed, perfect for climbing or when energy dips.
- Energy bars, more substantial, help maintain energy supply over time.
- Isotonic drinks ensure effective hydration while replenishing minerals lost through sweat, especially in hot weather or during long efforts.

The ideal is to combine the different types according to your pace, your stomach, and the length of your effort.

It is generally recommended to take 40 to 60 g of carbohydrates per hour of effort. Depending on the products, this may mean a gel or a bar every 45 minutes, alternating with an energy drink. The key is not to wait until you are hungry or thirsty to eat or drink. Start from the first hour and maintain a steady intake to avoid energy drops. Always test your products during training to avoid unpleasant surprises on the day.

Raidlight works with the French brand MX3, specialist in outdoor nourishment, to offer a complete range: gels, bars, isotonic drinks, and freeze-dried meals. All products are made in France, from natural ingredients, without artificial colourings or preservatives. The goal: effective, easy-to-digest, and responsible nourishment, suited to long efforts as well as ultras.

Our trail nourishment packs are designed to cover all your energy and hydration needs during a race, with a balance between flavour, effectiveness, and digestive tolerance.