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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 they just carried on running. Faster, somehow. Here's what that stuff actually is.
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 the simple fix that most runners ignore until it's too late.
What to Eat Before a Long Run: Trail Running Nutrition Guide
Not sure what to eat before a long run? Here's what works: from the ideal meal 2 to 3 hours out, to what to do when race morning nerves mean you have zero appetite and the start gun is 45 minutes away
How to Fuel a Long Run (Endurance Nutrition Basics, No Degree Required)
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 late.
