The Athlete's Blog

Fuelling, training and the odd confession. Written by people who have bonked more times than they care to admit.

45-minute rule When to Take a GU Energy Gel (Before You're Already Crawling)? You've got the gels. You know what they do. Now comes the part where most people still get it wrong. They wait. And wait. Then eat three in... bonking Why Energy Gels, Like GU, Work (Your Body Is Smarter Than You Think)? "It's just sugar." Every gel sceptic, ever. Technically yes, but so is the glycogen in your muscles right now. Here's what's actually going on when you take a... beginners What Is a GU Energy Gel (No, It's Not Baby Food)? The first time most of us saw someone squeeze a mystery packet into their mouth mid-run, it looked deeply unpleasant. A bit of squinting. A slight grimace. Then... bonking How to Avoid Bonking in a Race (It's Not a Fitness Problem) Hitting the wall isn't a fitness problem, it's almost always a fuelling one. Here's why bonking happens, why waiting until you feel flat is already too late, and... beginners Mastering Endurance Nutrition for Long Runs: Fuel Your Performance with Simple Strategies New to endurance fuelling? Here's what your body actually needs on a long run, when to take it, and why waiting until you feel flat is already too...
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