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The importance of higher carbohydrate intakes during endurance sports
Jul 03, 2026
Original article can be found here.  In a previous blog you could read how many carbohydrates...
How many carbohydrates do I need during my training or competition?
Jul 03, 2026
Original article can be found here. Rice, pasta or oatmeal, just some classic examples of...
How Donovan Shirley fueled his double Comrades Ultra Marathon
Jun 17, 2026
At 51 years old, Johannesburg-based ultra runner Donovan Shirley continues to push the limits of...
Swim, bike, run, RECOVER: Why recovery is the fourth discipline
Jun 03, 2026
This piece is adapted from the original article which can be found here.  Triathlon is...
Nutrition and Supplements During Tapering: How to Approach It
May 04, 2026
View original article.  Many athletes have done it in preparation for an important event: tapering. Literally...
Fuel up for Nedbank Gravel Burn – seven days of racing: Part 2
Oct 17, 2025
See the original article here.  As Nedbank Gravel Burn draws nearer and training intensifies, it’s...
Which carbohydrates do I need?
Sep 10, 2025
While all carbohydrates provide energy to the body, not all carbohydrates are exactly the same....
Cherry juice – the science behind this red recovery drink
Aug 26, 2025
What is that red drink that almost every professional cyclist drinks immediately after the finish?...
Fueling Victory: How Rory Townsend Powered to His Breakthrough Win
Aug 19, 2025
Last weekend, Rory Townsend delivered the ride of his career. The Irish national champion stunned...
Priming the engine – how to fuel for seven days of gravel racing at the Nedbank Gravel Burn: Part 1
Aug 19, 2025
See the original article here It’s a never-ending debate. How many grams of carbs per...
What do I eat during my marathon?
Dec 06, 2024
Are you planning to run a marathon soon? Perhaps for the first time, with the...
Which energy gel do you choose?
Dec 06, 2024
How do you keep your energy levels up during a sporting challenge? Do you still...