The Athlete's Blog
Fuelling, training and the odd confession. Written by people who have bonked more times than they care to admit.
carbohydrates
How Many Gels Do You Need for a 3-Hour Race?
Seven or eight gels is the usual answer for a three-hour race. Here's the sum behind it, and why some people shouldn't rely on gels alone.
caffeine
Caffeine and Endurance Running: What It Actually Does and When to Use It
Caffeine shows up in a lot of endurance products, but most runners are using it without much of a plan. Here's what the research actually says about dose,...
endurance nutrition
Gel flavour fatigue - the taste struggle is real.
You packed enough gels. You just can't face another one. Here's the science behind gel flavour fatigue, and how to fix it before it costs you a race.
