The Best Energy Gels for NZ Winter Conditions
Not all gels are created equal — and in winter, the differences matter more than you'd think. Here's our honest breakdown of the best energy gels for NZ winter racing.
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Race Day Nutrition Checklist: What to Pack for Your Next NZ Winter Marathon
Race morning is not the time to be making decisions. Here's the complete nutrition checklist we use for NZ winter marathons — and the products we trust.Read now -
Winter Running Fuelling Guide: How to Stay Energised in Cold Weather
Cold weather changes how your body performs — and how you need to fuel it. Here's our practical guide to winter running nutrition for NZ race season.Read now -
Smart Carbs: Which Energy Products to Choose
Read nowFiguring out your fuelling strategy before an endurance event is one of the most important things to do to ensure peak performance. Determining how much carbohydrate your body requires every hour is your number one priority. After figuring out how...
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High-Carb Fuelling: When to Use It and How
Read nowMost leading research shows that for athletes who engage in endurance sports, consuming up to 90 grams of carbohydrate per hour and maintaining a 2:1 glucose to fructose ratio is ideal for performance. However, this may not always be the...
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Determining Hourly Carb Requirements: An Athlete’s Guide
Read nowTo perform optimally in your next endurance training session or race, you need to consume a sufficient amount of carbohydrate to fuel your body. But how much is the right amount and how can you figure this out? Despite the...
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Recovery Drinks
Read nowThe quality of recovery after training will determine how well you adapt and achieve fitness gains, but perhaps more importantly, your recovery will have a direct impact on how you get through your next training session. Poor recovery can mean...
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Fat for Fuelling? No Thanks. Why Carbs are still King
Read nowLong-term studies have shown that consuming carbohydrates can improve endurance, particularly in events lasting longer than 45 minutes in duration. But the concept of using fat as the primary fuel for endurance has emerged and grown in popularity in recent...
