Eating enough food is crucial to meeting the energy demands of endurance travel while maintaining overall health and well-being. Endurance marathons such as the annual 4 Deserts Ultramarathon Race, a series of 250-kilometer (155-mile) races across four deserts, require competitors to carry their equipment and food. Running in sandy terrain can burn approximately 500 calories per hour depending on your basal metabolic rate (BMR), pace, and weight. Accordingly, you will have a calorie deficit if you want to keep your pack weight light. For the 4 Deserts Race, which spans seven days, you must carry a minimum of 2,000 calories […]
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Every year, people prepare for the journey to the Black Rock Desert in Nevada to participate in a temporary, experimental community known as Black Rock City. Centered on radical self-expression and art, it makes for a memorable experience. Participants must bring their food, which can be challenging due to the heat. Below is a list of suitable foods to take to the Playa. 1. Use Backpacking Food for Quick Meals Freeze-dried foods are a game-changer for Burning Man. It’s the epitome of convenience: it requires no refrigeration or a cooler, is highly portable, and simplifies cooking. Reconstitute the dried meal […]