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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

  • 226ers Electrolyte Drinks Single Serve / Lemon Hydrazero XMiles
    226ers Electrolyte Drinks Hydrazero XMiles
    226ers

    Hydrazero

    From 23 kr - 431 SEK

    Hydrazero presents itself as a crucial mineral salt hypotonic drink, meticulously designed to address the vital need for electrolyte replenishment...

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  • 226ers Gels Single Serve / Strawberry High Fructose Gel XMiles
    226ers Gels Pack of 6 / Mixed High Fructose Gel XMiles
    226ers

    High Fructose Gel

    From 44 kr - 960 SEK

    High Fructose Gel is a cutting-edge energy gel meticulously crafted with a proprietary blend of maltodextrin and fructose in a balanced 10:8 ratio...

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  • Hammer Nutrition Grape Endurolytes Fizz XMiles
    Hammer Nutrition Endurolytes Fizz XMiles
    Hammer Nutrition

    Endurolytes Fizz

    From 107 kr - 634 SEK

    An Endurolytes Fizz tablet is equivalent to approximately two Endurolytes capsules, with each tablet scribed across the middle. This allows you to ...

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  • STYRKR Energy Drink MIX60 Dual-Carb Drink XMiles
    STYRKR Energy Drink Single Serve / MIX60 MIX60 Dual-Carb Drink XMiles
    STYRKR

    MIX60 Dual-Carb Drink

    From 38 kr - 384 SEK

    MIX60 Dual-Carb Drink Advanced Dual Carb Drink Mix +Electrolytes +L-glutamine The MIX60 is a dual-fuel drink mix that maximises strength, reduces f...

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  • 32Gi Energy Drink Endure Drink Sachet (50g) XMiles
    32Gi Energy Drink Endure Drink XMiles
    32Gi

    Endure Drink

    From 33 kr - 458 SEK

    Benefit from a properly formulated steady prolonged release fat burning carbohydrate drink! It’s a fact the more fat efficient an athlete can becom...

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  • OTE Energy Drink Lemon & Lime OTE Energy Drink Pouch (1.2kg) XMiles
    OTE Energy Drink OTE Energy Drink XMiles
    OTE

    OTE Energy Drink

    From 30 kr - 388 SEK

    Introducing OTE Energy Drink, the ultimate fuel for your exercise routine. Engineered with precision, this exceptional beverage is meticulously cr...

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  • Healthspan Elite Passion Fruit Elite Energy Gel XMiles
    Healthspan Elite Elite Energy Gel XMiles
    Healthspan Elite

    Elite Energy Gel

    From 24 kr - 531 SEK

    Introducing Healthspan Elite Energy Gel, a meticulously developed product in collaboration with British Cycling that revolutionizes the way you fu...

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  • Neversecond Gels Single Serve / Espresso C30+ Energy Gel XMiles
    Neversecond Gels C30+ Energy Gel XMiles
    Neversecond

    C30+ Energy Gel

    From 42 kr - 465 SEK

    Introducing the revolutionary C30+ Energy Gel, the pinnacle of caffeinated energy gels designed to fuel your performance and elevate your enduranc...

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  • 33Fuel Gels Chia Energy Gel (21g) XMiles
    33Fuel Gels Original Vanilla Chia Energy Gel (21g) XMiles
    33Fuel

    Chia Energy Gel

    From 39 kr - 354 SEK

    Introducing the 33Fuel Chia Energy Gel, your ultimate natural solution for fueling during workouts and longer endurance efforts. Designed to provi...

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  • Hammer Nutrition Energy Drink Perpetuem 2.0 Sachets (46g) XMiles
    Hammer Nutrition Energy Drink Perpetuem 2.0 XMiles
    Hammer Nutrition

    Perpetuem 2.0

    From 65 kr - 999 SEK

    Perpetuem 2.0 in a sachet, perfect for events and to grab and go. Hammers long-distance endurance fuel that satisfies your body's energy requireme...

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  • 226ers Energy Bars Race Day Choco Bites XMiles
    226ers Energy Bars Pack of 6 / Mixed Race Day Choco Bites XMiles
    226ers

    Race Day Choco Bits

    From 40 kr - 1 100 SEK

    The 226ERS Race Day Choco Bits are a remarkable endurance fuel bar designed specifically for athletes and individuals leading an active lifestyle....

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  • Active Root Gels Active Root GelMix Tubs XMiles
    Active Root Gels Gel Mix XMiles
    Active Root

    Gel Mix

    From 50 kr - 443 SEK

    Active Root Gel Mix is a revolutionary sports nutrition product designed to fuel endurance athletes during training and racing. Unlike traditional...

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  • Maurten Energy Bars Box of 12 / Mixed Box Solid 160 Mix Box XMiles
    Maurten

    Solid 160 Mix Box

    461 kr

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

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  • Precision Fuel & Hydration Gels PF 300 Flow Gel XMiles
    Precision Fuel & Hydration Gels PF 300 Flow Gel XMiles
    Precision Fuel & Hydration

    PF 300 Flow Gel

    From 236 kr - 1 845 SEK

    Carrying enough fuel for big efforts used to be tricky. Not anymore. Get 300g of carb from one bottle or flask. We re-engineered our popular gel t...

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  • Neversecond Gels C30 Fuel Bar XMiles
    Neversecond Gels C30 Fuel Bar XMiles
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    Neversecond

    C30 Fuel Bar

    From 44 kr - 484 SEK

    Our C30 Fuel Bar are formulated for athletes in motion. Formulated using a 2:1 glucose-to-fructose carbohydrate blend, our C30 Fuel Bars deliver 3...

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  • INFINIT 18 Serving Pouch (1.39kg) / Orange :GO FAR XMiles
    INFINIT :GO FAR XMiles
    INFINIT

    :GO FAR

    From 46 kr - 645 SEK

    GO FAR Endurance Fuel is a natural all-in-one isotonic drink mix meticulously crafted to provide sustained energy and hydration for extended worko...

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