Pack Trail - 5h Effort - Sports Nutrition
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Pack Trail - 5h Effort - Sports Nutrition

LY-11-305

Heading out on a trail of around 5 hours? This Pack was designed with you in mind. Created by a sports dietitian, it brings together a varied selection of easy-to-digest products to keep your energy, focus, and digestive comfort on point from the first to the last kilometre. The goal: a smooth, controlled race — and most importantly, enjoyment on the trails!

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Description

On a 5-hour trail, nutrition becomes a genuine lever for success. When energy intake drops, mental fatigue increases, discomfort becomes more pronounced and digestive or muscular issues can arise. Conversely, too high an intake can also cause discomfort and flavour fatigue. Finding the right balance is therefore essential.

This Pack was designed to support you through this demanding effort zone. It combines energy drinks, fruit pastilles, gummies, fruit compotes, savoury puree and gels, to maintain a regular intake while varying textures to preserve enjoyment and digestive tolerance. The addition of a savoury product helps break the sweetness after several hours — a key factor in staying effective right to the finish.

With a food intake every 40 minutes and structured hydration (sports drink + water), this Pack helps you stabilise your energy, limit digestive issues and maintain mental clarity on both climbs and descents. It is aimed at trail runners who want to approach their race with confidence, avoiding energy lows and making the most of the experience.

The Trail Pack - 5h Effort is:

  • A regular, structured energy supply for around 5 hours of effort
  • A variety of textures and flavours to improve digestive tolerance
  • A practical, ready-to-use format to simplify nutritional management during a race

FAQ

Who is this Pack for?

This Pack is designed for trail runners tackling an effort of around 5 hours. It is particularly suited to athletes who want to structure their nutrition to avoid energy dips and stay consistent throughout the race.

What is the aim of this Pack?

The aim is to support the runner in managing their energy over the duration of the effort. A tailored nutritional strategy helps limit mental fatigue, reduce digestive discomfort and maintain mental clarity all the way to the finish line.

What nutritional strategy should you follow during the race?

The Pack is built around simple, effective guidelines:

  • 40 to 60 g of carbohydrates per hour
  • 1 food intake every 40 minutes (approximately 7 intakes)
  • Regular hydration every 10 minutes
  • This regularity helps stabilise energy levels and limit digestive issues.

What hydration should you plan for?

It is recommended to consume around 500 ml (50 cl) of fluid per hour, split between water and sports drink:

  • 3 flasks of sports drink
  • 2 water flasks minimum
  • The sports drink should have a moderate carbohydrate content with an appropriate sodium intake (250 to 500 mg per 500 ml / 50 cl).

Why include savoury options?

After several hours of effort, sweetness can become overwhelming. Adding a savoury puree helps vary the flavours, reignite the desire to eat and improve digestive comfort.

How should you consume the products during the trail?

  • 1 intake every 40 minutes
  • Alternate between solid, semi-liquid and gels
  • Start with foods that require chewing, then move towards more fluid textures

Can you supplement with aid station food?

Yes. You can add foods based on your cravings: banana, dried fruit, chocolate or savoury options such as cheese or crisps. The key is to maintain a regular intake.

Should you test this Pack before the race?

Yes, it is essential. It is recommended to test this strategy during long training runs (over 1h30) to check digestive tolerance, discover your preferred flavours and fine-tune your intake schedule.

Who is Julia Baleine?

Julia Baleine is a sports dietitian specialising in endurance nutrition. She supports athletes in developing nutritional strategies tailored to their efforts, with the aim of optimising energy and performance over long-format events such as marathons.

Nutritional values

Composition Per 100g Per product
Energy value in Kcal 300 1290
Energy value in Kj 1255 5397
Lipids (g) 1.6 13
Of which saturated fats (g) 0.5 2.6
Carbohydrates (g) 67 273
Sugar (g) 46.5 191
Fibre (g) 1.4 6.5
Proteins (g) 3 14.7
Salt (g) 1.1 4.3
Weight without packaging (g)
485
Weight with packaging (g)
530
Volume of water to add (ml)
1500
Number of portions
11
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