Professional trail runner, coach, founder of Athlete Mamas, and ambassador for Lululemon Photo: Amy Rollins “Right now, I’m enjoying a high fat, high carb, salty and sweet mix of dehydrated garbanzo beans tossed in oil and mixed with sweet potato chips.” Salomon athlete and winner of the 2017 Western States Endurance Run holds the FKT for running rim to rim to rim of the Grand Canyon Then what gets me through long races or mountain adventures are homemade rice cakes made with rice, parmesan cheese, black pepper, and soy sauce.” Cat Bradley During races, one of my favorite things is squeeze packets of applesauce, there are so many great flavors. “During training runs, I like to have carrot sticks or real fruit when I get to a mountain summit and am craving something fresh.

Mountain runner for The North Face, coach at CTS, and author living in Annecy, France Photo: Guillem Casanova Before committing to their top trail snacks, remember to experiment and see what works for you because, just like every runner, every runner’s stomach is unique. These pros have logged a lot of miles and developed a taste for creative fueling options. Trail snacks that provide enough calories and the right mix of macronutrients can keep you from bonking mid-run-eating while racking up the miles, not just before and after, is one of the best ways to make sure you feel great during training. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!

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