Gravel riding demands more from your body and your nutrition plan. With rough terrain, long days in the saddle, fewer aid stops and variable conditions, it’s essential to have a flexible fuelling strategy that keeps you energised and in control.
Yes, Swimmer Hunger Is Real – Here’s Why If you’ve ever finished a pool session and immediately felt ravenous — you’re not alone. Endurance athletes across swimming, running, cycling, and triathlon often report that post-swim hunger hits harder and faster...
Not All Pain Is the Same – Train Smarter, Recover Stronger Whether you’re training for a marathon, pushing through intervals on the bike, or recovering after a long swim, pain can show up. But how do you know if...
Half marathons require control, consistency, and a fuelling strategy that’s light but effective. Many runners don’t fuel at all, which leads to slow final kilometres and underperformance. Whether you're aiming to finish strong or hit a PB, fuelling makes the...
Why This Matters Running a marathon is a serious test of preparation, mindset and energy management. Even well-trained athletes struggle if fuelling is neglected. A smart plan doesn’t just get you to the start line — it gets you through...
Trail and adventure running demands more from your fuelling strategy. You’re out longer, the terrain is unpredictable, and access to aid stations is often limited. Proper fuelling, hydration, and gut training are essential not just for performance, but for safety...
Ein stiller Leistungsvorteil, der oft übersehen wird: Energiezufuhr während des Trainings. Nicht nur für die Energie während der Einheit, sondern auch für den Rest deines Tages. Wer bei langen oder intensiven Sessions auf Kohlenhydrate verzichtet, denkt oft: „Geht schon.“ Aber...
Many endurance athletes focus heavily on training intensity, mileage, and race prep—but there’s a silent performance killer that’s often overlooked: not eating enough to match energy output. Known as Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), this condition affects both health...
Do bigger athletes need significantly more fuel during long-distance running, cycling, or triathlon events? A recent study sheds new light on this topic, challenging the idea that larger athletes automatically need more carbs. For trail runners, cyclists, and anyone fuelling...
