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Welcome to XMiles, your ultimate one-stop shop for energy, hydration, and recovery nutrition. As the leading destination for endurance sports nutrition, we take immense pride in offering the most extensive selection of top-tier sports nutrition brands and products to fuel your performance.

Whether you're aiming for a personal best, tackling a challenging race, or simply looking to enhance your overall endurance, XMiles has the ideal nutrition solutions to propel you towards success. Fuel your passion with XMiles and seize the potential of your athletic endeavors today.

Nutrition: Insights

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Why do I need nutrition?

Understanding the importance of nutrition is essential for optimizing your performance, especially when engaging in physical activities like running 5k to 10k races or longer events like half-marathons to ultra-marathons. Proper nutrition provides the fuel your body needs to sustain energy levels and enhance endurance during these events.

Fueling for Shorter Races (5k to 10k):

While shorter distance races may not necessitate additional nutrition for everyone, there are factors to consider. If you anticipate running for an extended period or if the race is particularly important to you, ensuring you start the race with adequate fuel can be beneficial.

Pre-Race Preparation: It is essential to be well-hydrated and properly fueled before the race begins. A pre-loading strategy can help you achieve this. Consider consuming an energy drink between breakfast and the race start, sipping it slowly and finishing it about 45 minutes before the race. Drinking early allows your body to absorb the nutrients efficiently, maximizing your performance potential.

During the Race: For races lasting over an hour, like 10k or half marathons, incorporating in-race nutrition can provide a performance boost. A gel taken after approximately 1 hour of running (around 5 to 10 miles into the race) can be beneficial. This can help maintain your energy levels and support your performance until the finish line.

Nutrition for Half-Marathons to Ultra-Marathons:

Longer races demand a more comprehensive fueling strategy right from the start. Waiting too long to fuel can lead to issues such as stomach distress and a drop in sodium levels, negatively affecting your performance.

In-Race Fueling Strategy: A recommended approach is to consume 1 gel every 5-6km (3-5 miles) or every 20-35 minutes throughout the race. This means you may need to take on approximately 5 to 7 gels during a marathon.

Adapting to Individual Preferences: If energy gels don't suit you, there are alternative fueling methods to consider:

  • Energy Drink: Some runners prefer obtaining their fuel through energy drinks. This can be beneficial, especially for those who experience gut or stomach issues with gels.
  • Energy Chews: Another option is fueling with chewable energy sources, which serve as direct replacements for gels. For instance, consuming three blocks of certain chew products may provide similar intake as one gel.

It's crucial to experiment with different textures and flavors to find what works best for you personally.

Proper nutrition is a vital aspect of your running performance, whether you're participating in shorter races or pushing yourself in half-marathons and marathons. Fueling your body adequately before and during the race ensures you have the energy and stamina to reach your running goals effectively. Always consider individual preferences and consult with experts to fine-tune your nutrition strategy for optimal results.


Nutrition: Brands

  • Mountain Fuel Energy Drink Xtreme Energy Fuel Sachets (3 Flavours) XMiles
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    Mountain Fuel

    Xtreme Energy Fuel

    From £1.85 - £44.00 GBP

    Xtreme Energy Fuel is designed to provide you with extreme amounts of energy, over the short and long term, so you can hit your goals by improving ...

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  • Chia Charge Energy Bars Banana / Single Serve Chia Energy Flapjack (80g) XMiles
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    Chia Charge

    Chia Energy Flapjack

    From £2.20 - £37.50 GBP

    Chia Energy Flapjack bar balanced recipe enables a fast energy boost to be backed up with slower burn carbs, so there is no post gel crash in energ...

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  • Precision Hydration Chews Mint & Lemon / Single Serve PF 30 Energy Chews XMiles
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    Precision Fuel & Hydration

    PF 30 Energy Chews

    From £2.30 - £27.99 GBP

    Introducing PF 30 Energy Chews, the perfect fuel choice for athletes who need to travel light without sacrificing their performance. With a high c...

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  • EnergySnacks Nutrition Box Monthly Nutrition Box XMiles
    EnergySnacks

    Monthly Nutrition Box

    £13.99

    Monthly Nutrition Box | March | Buy a single box or subscribe for regular monthly boxes and save 10%. Get your sports nutrition fix with the Energy...

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  • Veloforte Bars / Food Ciocco Veloforte Energy Bars (5 Flavours options) XMiles
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    Veloforte

    Energy Bar

    From £2.75 - £30.50 GBP

    Introducing Veloforte Energy Bar, a revolutionary blend of tradition, flavor, and performance. Inspired by an ancient Italian fortifier and crafte...

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  • Spring Gels Bag of 20 Awesome Sauce (Vegan) Load of Healthy Carbs XMiles
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    Awesome Sauce

    From £3.55 - £66.00 GBP

    Load of Healthy Carbs. Spring Awesome Sauce  is a delicious and highly energizing energy gel packed with healthy carbs, sodium, and Vitamin C, per...

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  • Spring Gels New Batch / Bag of 20 CanaBERRY (Vegan) - Any Distance Fuel XMiles
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    CanaBERRY

    From £3.55 - £66.00 GBP

    Any Distance Fuel. Introducing the Spring CanaBERRY Energy Gel, an exceptional fuel for high-intensity running, whether it's a challenging 10k or ...

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  • High5 Gels High 5 Energy Gel Sachet 40g XMiles
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    High5

    Energy Gel

    From £1.49 - £19.00 GBP

    Introducing High5 Energy Gel, the ultimate fuel for your active lifestyle. Designed to provide an instant and sustained energy boost during exerci...

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  • Veloforte Gels Primo Veloforte Natural Energy Gels 33g XMiles
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    Veloforte

    Natural Energy Gels

    From £2.20 - £47.55 GBP

    Introducing Veloforte Natural Energy Gels, a revolutionary range of performance-enhancing gels that combine the power of real fruit with the pures...

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  • Maurten Trial Pack Gel Pack Maurten Gel Pack XMiles
    Maurten

    Maurten Gel Pack

    £35.76

    Introducing the Maurten Gel Pack, created by XMiles, to introducing to Maurten's range of energy gels. This assortment of Maurten products offers ...

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  • Maurten Energy Bars SOLID 225 XMiles
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    Maurten

    SOLID 225

    From £2.50 - £29.95 GBP

    Introducing SOLID, the game-changing reinvention of the traditional energy bar. Maurten's first non-Hydrogel product is a performance-focused chew...

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  • Caffeine Bullet Chews Caffeine Bullet Chew - Packs (2 Flavours) XMiles
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    Caffeine Bullet

    Caffeine Bullet Chew

    From £2.95 - £54.00 GBP

    Introducing Caffeine Bullet Chew, the revolutionary energy supplement that blends the power of caffeine with four types of electrolytes to assist ...

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  • Maurten Trial Pack Original Maurten Trial Pack XMiles
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    Maurten

    Maurten Trial Pack

    From £28.92 - £31.32 GBP

    Maurten Trial Pack has been created by us to introduce you to Maurten's range of standard nutrition. This includes Maurten's Energy Gels & Dri...

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  • SiS Gels Orange Beta Fuel Gel XMiles
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    SiS

    Beta Fuel Gel

    From £2.20 - £62.70 GBP

    Introducing the Beta Fuel Dual Source Energy Gel, a groundbreaking addition to our world-leading fuelling solution range. Engineered with a revolu...

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  • STYRKR Energy Bars Dark Chocolate Chip BAR50 (75g) XMiles
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    STYRKR

    BAR50

    From £2.50 - £27.99 GBP

    BAR50 is packed with puffed rice and delicious natural ingredients. Not only does it contain a huge 50g of carbohydrates but is available in three ...

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  • Voom Energy Bars Beta Blast (Orange) Pocket Rocket (42g) XMiles
    Voom Energy Bars Pocket Rocket (42g) XMiles
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    Voom

    Pocket Rocket

    From £1.50 - £28.00 GBP

    RAPID ENERGY DELIVERY HOUR AFTER HOUR. Voom sports nutrition bars with three fast-acting glucose-based bars. Ideal as cycling energy bars or for an...

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