The Dragon's Back Race Food List and Top Tips

The Dragon's Back Race Food List and Top Tips

House Digital

This race requires good food planning to make sure that your body has all the energy it needs to keep powering through, and can even be the difference between moving steadily and slowly unravelling. You’ll need to plan food choices while on the course that provide plenty of energy and are as practical as possible.

To help you out ahead of the race, our guide takes a look at what the Dragon’s Back Race is, what food and equipment essentials to pack, and our best tips to avoid common mistakes.

The Dragon's Back Race Food List and Top Tips

The Dragon's Back Race Food List and Top Tips

House Digital

This race requires good food planning to make sure that your body has all the energy it needs to keep powering through, and can even be the difference between moving steadily and slowly unravelling. You’ll need to plan food choices while on the course that provide plenty of energy and are as practical as possible.

To help you out ahead of the race, our guide takes a look at what the Dragon’s Back Race is, what food and equipment essentials to pack, and our best tips to avoid common mistakes.

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The Best Food and Snacks for Climbing

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The starting line of the famous Marathon des Sables (MdS) is fast approaching, meaning runners need to start planning their nutrition for the race.

Whilst we can’t tell you exactly how much food you’ll need, we can recommend some of the best meals and brands to sustain you on this incredible race.

Lets take a look...