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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

  • For Goodness Shakes Orange Rehydrate Tabs XMiles
    For Goodness Shakes Rehydrate Tabs XMiles
    For Goodness Shakes

    Rehydrate Tabs

    From 77 kr - 716 SEK

    Rehydrate tabs are a great source of replenishment for your body after working out. These hydration tablets look to replace electrolytes lost. As y...

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  • Veloforte Bars / Food Forza Veloforte Protein Bars (2 Flavours options) XMiles
    Veloforte Bars / Food Veloforte Protein Bars (2 Flavours options) XMiles
    Veloforte

    Protein Bars

    From 49 kr - 542 SEK

    Introducing Veloforte Protein Bars - the ultimate fuel for your active lifestyle. Whether you're looking to refuel or recover after an intense wor...

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  • XMiles Gels Blood Orange Organic Energy Gel (50g) XMiles
    XMiles Gels Organic Energy Gel (50g) XMiles
    Rawvelo

    Organic Energy Gel

    From 29 kr - 546 SEK

    Rawvelo gels are clean, organic and natural, made from a delicate balance of fruit juices, coconut sugar and natural brown rice syrup. No preservat...

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  • Torq Electrolyte Drinks TORQ Hydration Drink Powder Sachets (18g) XMiles
    Torq Electrolyte Drinks TORQ Hydration Drink Powder XMiles
    Torq

    TORQ Hydration Drink

    From 23 kr - 339 SEK

    TORQ Hydration Drink uses passive and facilitated transport mechanisms to optimise fluid and electrolyte delivery. Its hypotonic formulation capita...

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  • Maurten Trial Pack Triathlon Pack Maurten Triathlon Pack XMiles
    Maurten Trial Pack Triathlon Pack - CAF Maurten Triathlon Pack XMiles
    Maurten

    Maurten Triathlon Pack

    From 647 kr - 677 SEK

    Maurten Triathlon Pack has been created by us to help you fuel your next Full Distance Triathlon. Maurten is the official IRONMAN® Hydrogel Sports...

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  • Moonvalley Apple & Cinnamon Organic Energy Bar (50g) XMiles
    Moonvalley Energy Bars Organic Energy Bar (50g) XMiles
    Moonvalley

    Oats & Dates Bar

    From 42 kr - 697 SEK

    Each bite of our Moonvalley Organic Energy Bar is a burst of flavor and vitality. Whether you're hitting the gym, going for a run, or simply need ...

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  • Precision Hydration Gels Pack of 10 PF 30 Gel Mixed Pack XMiles
    Precision Fuel & Hydration

    PF 30 Gel Mixed Pack

    355 kr

    The Mixed Pack of 10 x PF 30 Gels is a great option for athletes and active individuals who want to stock up on their Precision Fuel supply, or bu...

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  • Neversecond Gels C30 Energy Gel XMiles
    Neversecond Gels C30 Energy Gel XMiles
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    Neversecond

    C30 Energy Gel

    From 42 kr - 466 SEK

    Introducing the Neversecond C30 Energy Gel, a game-changing fuel source designed to provide you with fast-absorbing and sustained energy during in...

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  • Maurten Energy Bars Solid 160 XMiles
    Maurten Energy Bars Single Serve / Unflavored Solid 160 XMiles
    Maurten

    Solid 160

    From 38 kr - 461 SEK

    Maurten Solid 160 is a two-piece, oat- and rice-based chewable fuel — 1 pack, 2 mini-bars. 40 grams of carbohydrates split into equal 20-gram serv...

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  • Näak Purées Single Serve / Sweet Potatoes Butternut Squash Ultra Energy Purée XMiles
    Näak Purées Ultra Energy Purée XMiles
    Näak

    Ultra Energy Purée

    From 62 kr - 369 SEK

    Introducing the Näak Ultra Energy™ Puree, the next level in energy fuel for endurance athletes. Crafted from organic certified and upcycled ingred...

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  • SiS Chews Banana Fudge GO Energy Bar Mini XMiles
    SiS Energy Bars GO Energy Bar Mini XMiles
    SiS

    GO Energy Bar Mini

    From 21 kr - 443 SEK

    Introducing the GO Energy Bar Mini, a power-packed snack designed to fuel your body during intense exercise and keep you energized throughout your...

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  • OTE Single Serve / Strawberry OTE Energy Chew XMiles
    OTE OTE Energy Chew XMiles
    OTE

    OTE Energy Chew

    From 31 kr - 573 SEK

    Introducing the Brand New OTE Energy Chew, now available in both Strawberry and Apple flavours. These delectable, naturally flavoured energy chews...

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