Sports Dietitians Australia Factsheets

Welcome to the Sports Dietitians Australia factsheets! We encourage you to use the factsheets to further your understanding of these specific areas of sports nutrition but please note that the information they contain is general in nature. We all have different physical needs and attributes. This means that while there are general principles, the key to sports nutrition is that it is very individual in nature. For this reason, not all factsheets are publicly available and are accessible only to members. For support that is specific to your activity needs and health and stage of life requirements, please reach out to an Accredited Sports Dietitian.

Trail Running

About Trail Running

Trail running is becoming increasingly popular, as runners leave the pavements behind for wide-open spaces in the great outdoors. While there are trails of wild terrain in the middle of nowhere, trails don’t have to be rough and rugged and require an overnight stay to reach. In fact, there is no strict definition for what constitutes a 'trail run' – it could be just taking your run from the concrete and onto an uneven surface, such as gravel, gr...

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