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Long Distance Running: Tips and Training Guide

Training for Long Distance Running Long distance running requires a specific training regimen to build endurance and prevent injury. Whether you're training for a marathon or just want to improve your long distance running abilities,...
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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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Best Carbs for Cycling & Running to Keep Your Stomach Happy

We know when your stomach is churning that you can’t enjoy your training and you won’t perform to your best either.  So, if you’ve suffered the indignity of a dash behind a tree, we understand...
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Best Cycling Energy Drink Types to Fuel Your Ride

Different cycling energy drinks are made for different rides. Find out when to use which energy drink to get the most out of your performance!
Fuelling your ride — Q&A with Gareth Winter

Fuelling your ride — Q&A with Gareth Winter

Ahead of the March Hare, we put some of your questions to Team Veloforte member, Gareth Winter, to share his event preparation insights and fuelling wisdom Why should cyclists care about Veloforte? GW: That’s an interesting...
Exercising with DOMS

Should You Be Exercising With DOMS?

Having sore muscles is no fun, but should you continue exercising with DOMS? Find out when it’s ok to keep working out and how to get rid of sore muscles ASAP!
Cycling Nutrition, Food & Diet: The Complete Guide

Cycling Nutrition, Food & Diet: The Complete Guide

As a passionate cyclist you'll know the importance of good nutrition but the wealth of information out there can be complicated, conflicting and confusing! We take it right back to the basics for a simple...
Avanti — sea salt, maple and pecan energy and electrolytes

Avanti — sea salt, maple and pecan energy and electrolytes

Meet Avanti…packed full of dates, pecans and almonds as well as sea salt, Avanti gives you the carbohydrate and protein boost you’d expect from our other bars — so it can be used, before, during...
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CrossFit Nutrition, Diet & Food: The Complete Guide

If you train in CrossFit, or know someone who does, then you’ll know the sport is no mean feat. Not just a training methodology, it’s a competitive sport that combines constantly varied functional movements with...