Article by Xmiles

A 10K sits in that sweet spot. Long enough to push your aerobic system hard, short enough that pacing mistakes and fuelling errors can really sting. Many runners assume hydration is only critical for half marathons and beyond, but even...

HYROX is not a traditional endurance race, but it still places a huge demand on your glycogen stores. Eight 1km runs combined with sled pushes, lunges and wall balls means you are working close to threshold for 60 to 90...

HYROX is fast, intense and unforgiving. With eight 1km runs broken up by functional stations, you are repeatedly pushing into high heart rate zones. That means carbohydrate availability is critical from the first run to the final wall balls. Energy...

HYROX is sweaty. Eight runs. Eight workout stations. Sled pushes, lunges, burpee broad jumps, wall balls. Even though it is indoors, heart rate stays high and sweat loss can be significant, especially in warm venues with hundreds of competitors. While...

Ultra marathons are not just about gels and drinks. When you are out for 6, 10 or even 24 hours, solid food can become essential. Energy bars offer variety, texture and in some cases a more satisfying way to hit...

Ultra marathons demand a fuelling strategy that is practical, efficient and kind to your stomach. When you are hours into a race, climbing, descending and navigating technical terrain, the last thing you want is flavour fatigue or digestive discomfort. Energy...