Nutrition
Aid Station Fueling Cadence
Aid station fueling cadence schedules fluids and carbs at regular course stops—trained in B-races so cups, sodium, and carbs hit hourly targets.
Aid station fueling cadence is how often you grab fluids and carbs on course—every twenty to thirty minutes for many marathons and ultras, not only when thirsty late. Walk-through plans beat chaotic gulps; know cup versus bottle skills from training.
Sodium needs rise in heat. Practice at B-races with similar cup sizes.
Common questions
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Can you skip early aid stations to save time?
Early fuel prevents late-race bonks that cost more time than a few seconds at mile five. Take fluids and carbs on schedule unless your plan deliberately front-loads bottles.
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