A healthy breakfast

What to eat before a run (and what to avoid)

Getting your pre-run fuelling right - what works for one runner might cause cramps in another. Here’s everything you need to know about pre-run nutrition, so you can push for that optimum performance.
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Nutrition for Long Distance Cycling: Here’s What You Should Eat

Whether you’re competing in Ironman, challenging yourself on a sportive or simply cycling for fun, fitness or adventure on the weekends, knowing what to eat to power your long distance rides is crucial. How you...
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10 High Energy Snacks to Boost Your Performance

Your snack choices can make or break your exercise. Find out what high-energy snacks to nibble on to fight fatigue, fuel your muscles & boost your performance!
Hitting the runner’s wall – What it means & how you prevent it

Hitting the runner’s wall – What it means & how you prevent it

Hitting the wall is every runner’s nightmare. Find out what exactly ‘the wall’ is and how you can learn to overcome its' physical and mental challenges, not only for daily exercise but for big events...
What to eat before, during & after race day

What to eat before, during & after race day

Don’t waste hard won fitness by taking inadequate nutrition on race day. We spoke with elite pros Sam Andrews of Clash Racing, Jonny Revis of ZeroBC race team and elite cyclist Joe Fisher to help...
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The truth about sugar: Why is it important for athletes?

Say the word ‘sugar’ and it conjures up some common themes; there is a perception that sugar is bad for us, that it contributes to weight gain and increases risk factors for health issues such...