Fueling for the Finish: Nutrition Strategies for Tremblant‘s Classique Salomon
MONT-TREMBLANT,QC – Trail runners preparing for the Classique Tremblant on October 18th are facing a demanding course requiring meticulous attention to nutrition and hydration. Proper fueling isn’t just about avoiding “the wall”; it’s about maximizing performance, preventing cramping, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience across distances ranging from 10 to 30 kilometers.
The Classique Tremblant, known for its challenging terrain, necessitates a strategic approach to energy intake. Runners will encounter five aid stations along the 30km course, strategically positioned at kilometers 6, 9 (serving both the 10km and 20km marks), 13.7, 18.5, and 24, offering a variety of supplies. Understanding what’s available and planning accordingly is crucial for success. Whether you’re tackling a shorter distance or aiming for the full 30km, a well-defined nutrition plan can be the difference between a strong finish and a struggle to the end.
Aid Station Provisions: A Distance-by-Distance Breakdown
For all distances, hydration is paramount, with aid stations providing water, Powerade, and Coca-Cola. Fruit options include oranges, bananas, and watermelon, offering natural sugars and electrolytes.Salty snacks – pretzels, soda crackers, Cheez-Its/chips, sea salt, and even salted potato wedges and chicken & vegetable soup on the 30km route - are vital for replenishing sodium lost through sweat and preventing cramping.
rapid energy boosts are available in the form of gummies and maple syrup at all aid stations. Granola bars are also offered at the 30km aid stations. The 10km course provides quick energy through gummies and maple syrup, while the 30km course offers these alongside granola bars.
Here’s a more detailed look at what runners can expect:
* 10 km (approximately 1 to 2 hours): Aid stations at km 6 and 9 (shared with the 20km and 30km courses) will provide water, powerade, Coca-Cola, oranges, bananas, watermelon, pretzels, soda crackers, Cheez-its/chips, sea salt, and gummies/maple syrup.
* 20 km (approximately 2 to 3 hours): Runners will access aid stations at km 6,9,13.7,and 18.5, offering the same thorough range of hydration, fruits, salty snacks, and quick energy sources as the 10km course.
* 30 km (4 to 5 hours): The longest distance features five aid stations (km 6, 9, 13.7, 18.5, and 24) stocked with water, Powerade, Coca-Cola, oranges, bananas, watermelon, pretzels, soda crackers, Cheez-Its/chips, sea salt, salted potato wedges, chicken and vegetable soup, gummies, maple syrup, and granola bars.
Post-Race Recovery
The finish area, located on the Onésime trail, will feature a final aid station mirroring the offerings of those on the course: water, Powerade, Coca-Cola, oranges, bananas, watermelon, pretzels, Cheez-Its/chips, soda crackers, gummies, and maple syrup. this final refueling opportunity is essential for initiating recovery and celebrating a accomplished race.
