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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

  • Moonvalley Energy Drink Single Serve / Raspberries & Blueberries Organic Sports Drinks XMiles
    Moonvalley Energy Drink Organic Sports Drinks XMiles
    Moonvalley

    Sports Drinks

    From €3,86 - €42,47 EUR

    Moonvalley Organic Sports Drinks are designed to be your ultimate hydration companion during workouts and physical activities. With a delicious be...

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  • Hammer Nutrition Recovery Drink Recoverite Sachets XMiles
    Hammer Nutrition Protein Drink Recoverite XMiles
    Hammer Nutrition

    Recoverite

    From €3,86 - €45,74 EUR

    Recoverite is a post-workout recovery drink that provides your body with the nutrients it needs to repair and rebuild muscle tissue, replenish gly...

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  • Hammer Nutrition Energy Drink Heed (Short Distance Energy Fuel) Sachets XMiles
    Hammer Nutrition Energy Drink Heed XMiles
    Hammer Nutrition

    Heed

    From €3,27 - €33,65 EUR

    HEED Short Distance Energy Fuel is a sports drink that is designed to provide endurance athletes with the hydration, electrolytes, and energy they...

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  • Victus Energy Drink 02 During: Endurance Water (49g) XMiles
    Victus Energy Drink Single Serve / Apple & Lemon 02 During: Endurance Water (49g) XMiles
    Victus

    02 During: Drink Mix

    From €3,59 - €66,65 EUR

    Victus’ 02 During is a no-nonsense high-carb solution. Containing 45g of carbohydrates and 343mg of sodium, making it the ideal and easiest combin...

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  • 32Gi Energy Drink Chocolate Race Pro Sachet (75g) XMiles
    32Gi Energy Drink Race Pro XMiles
    32Gi

    Race Pro

    From €4,19 - €58,35 EUR

    An uncomplicated fuelling strategy that will see you finish your race feeling strong and absolutely satiated! 32Gi® Race Pro is so easy on the gut...

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  • 226ers Gels Isotonic Ice Gel XMiles
    226ers Gels Isotonic Ice Gel XMiles
    226ers

    Isotonic Ice Gel

    From €4,19 - €91,48 EUR

    This high-performance Isotonic Ice gel stands out with its unique attributes, including the absence of the need for water during consumption, natu...

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  • Näak Gels Ultra Energy Gels XMiles
    Näak Gels Ultra Energy Gels XMiles
    Näak

    Ultra Energy Gels

    From €4,25 - €50,45 EUR

    Formulated with ultra distance in mind, the Näak Ultra Energy™ Gel is specifically designed for ultra endurance efforts. Made with 37% of upcycled...

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  • Precision Fuel & Hydration Energy Drink 30 Serving Pouch (930g) / Original Citrus Carb Only Drink Mix XMiles
    Precision Fuel & Hydration

    Carb Only Drink Mix

    €52,26

    Developed in collaboration with pro cycling's Lotto Dstny for the Tour de France, the Carb Only Drink Mix is a revolutionary solution for cyclists...

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  • Hammer Nutrition Energy Drink Lemon Lime Heed 2.0 (Short Distance Energy Fuel) Sachets XMiles
    Hammer Nutrition Energy Drink Heed 2.0 XMiles
    Hammer Nutrition

    Heed 2.0

    From €3,59 - €96,65 EUR

    HEED 2.0: The Short-Distance Energy Fuel for Athletes is a sports drink created for athletes by athletes. It's made with complex carbohydrates to g...

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  • INFINIT 22 Serving Pouch (1.4kg) / Lemon Lime :SPEED XMiles
    INFINIT :SPEED XMiles
    INFINIT

    :SPEED

    From €3,21 - €52,26 EUR

    :SPEED High-intensity Fuel is a revolutionary isotonic sports drink mix meticulously crafted to cater to the demands of high-intensity workouts an...

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  • Torq Energy Drink Organic Organic Energy Drink Powder - 1.5kg XMiles
    Torq Energy Drink TORQ Organic Energy Drink Powder (1.5kg) XMiles
    Torq

    TORQ Organic Energy Drink

    From €21,10 - €42,15 EUR

    Primarily functioning as a flavourless energy drink, this product has many more uses. Often dubbed ‘the invisible calorie’ by our customers and per...

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  • INFINIT 22 Serving Pouch (1.4kg) / Orange :JET FUEL XMiles
    INFINIT :JET FUEL XMiles
    INFINIT

    :JET FUEL

    From €3,21 - €52,26 EUR

    JET FUEL is a premium isotonic sports drink mix meticulously crafted to enhance performance during high-intensity activities. Engineered with a bl...

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  • INFINIT 2 Serve Sachet (55g) / Strawberry Lemonade :HYDRATE XMiles
    INFINIT 30 Serving Pouch (830g) / Strawberry Lemonade :HYDRATE XMiles
    INFINIT

    :HYDRATE Essential

    From €4,44 - €63,98 EUR

    HYDRATE is meticulously crafted as our lightest hydration formula, tailored to energize, hydrate, and replenish before and during workouts lasting...

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  • SiS Protein Drink REGO Clear Recovery XMiles
    SiS Protein Drink REGO Clear Recovery XMiles
    SiS

    REGO Clear Recovery

    From €29,41 - €70,57 EUR

    The REGO Clear Recovery supplement is meticulously crafted to facilitate post-exercise recovery, combining 20g of clear whey protein with 21g of c...

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  • SiS Protein Drink REGO Whey Recovery XMiles
    SiS Protein Drink REGO Whey Recovery XMiles
    SiS

    REGO Whey Recovery

    From €29,41 - €70,57 EUR

    Indulge in the refreshing taste of REGO Whey Recovery, a premium protein drink crafted to invigorate your body after short, less intense bursts of...

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  • Hammer Nutrition Protein Drink Vanilla / 32 Serving Tub Recoverite 2.0 XMiles
    Hammer Nutrition Protein Drink Chocolate / 32 Serving Tub Recoverite 2.0 XMiles
    Hammer Nutrition

    Recoverite 2.0

    From €6,07 - €96,65 EUR

    Hammer Recoverite 2.0 is a great recovery drink that can help you get back to your best faster. It contains a 3:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protei...

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  • INFINIT Electrolyte Drinks 2 Serve Sachet (55g) / Strawberry Lemonade (Caffeinated) :HYDRATE Active XMiles
    INFINIT Electrolyte Drinks 30 Serving Pouch (830g) / Strawberry Lemonade (Caffeinated) :HYDRATE Active XMiles
    INFINIT

    :HYDRATE Active

    From €4,44 - €63,98 EUR

    HYDRATE Active is a high intensity pre-workout hydration. Get a boost of focus and energy with the caffeine and beta alanine for your active hydra...

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