The Athlete's Blog
Fuelling, training and the odd confession. Written by people who have bonked more times than they care to admit.
fuelling strategy
Why Your Gut Quits Before Your Legs Do (And How to Fix It)
Your legs can be race-ready. Your lungs can be race-ready. And your gut can still ruin everything. Here's why GI distress is so common in endurance sport -...
carbohydrates
How to Recover After a Race: Endurance Nutrition Guide
The race is done. Your legs are wrecked, your gut has been through it, and you're already eyeing up the post-race braai. Here's what your body actually needs...
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...
