Guides by Xmiles

As 2025 wraps up, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about your goals for the year ahead. What race will you take on in 2026? Whether you’re chasing a new PB, stepping up to longer distances, or planning your...

Over the past two decades, nitrate supplementation has moved from fringe idea to frontline strategy for both elite and amateur athletes. More than 180 studies support dietary nitrate, especially from beetroot juice, for performance gains in endurance, high-intensity efforts, and...

Beetroot has become one of the most researched natural performance boosters in sport, but not every beetroot product delivers the same results. From juices and concentrates to powders and whole foods, athletes now have more choice than ever. But when...

Having a well thought out nutrition plan is just as important for hiking as it is running, swimming, or cycling. Hikes can last anywhere from an hour to several days and staying properly fuelled throughout will ensure the most successful...

The importance of nutrition in endurance events is key to how successful you are in your performance, getting you nutrition right can make a good race great BUT getting it wrong at worst can spell disaster in a DNF or...

Proper hydration is essential for swimmers to achieve their best performance and stay safe in the water. Since swimming is a physically demanding activity that can lead to significant fluid loss, it's crucial to maintain adequate hydration levels before, during,...