Why Fuel As A Runner?

Why Fuel As A Runner?

Clay Wilderman ·
There are many myths surrounding the function of energy products, or at best, misconceptions. To start off the 2019 season, we have set out to dispel these myths and instill the basic concepts of fueling as an endurance athlete.  As you may know, or will come to know, your FUELing is critical to both understand, and practice leading up to prime time.
Essential Hydration Tips

Essential Hydration Tips

Clay Wilderman ·

Whether training indoors, or out, this time of year we are increasing the amount of exercise we are doing and with this comes higher sweat rates and the need to maintain our hydration.

Sports Nutrition for Children & Teenagers

Sports Nutrition for Children & Teenagers

Clay Wilderman ·
Here we consider adolescent nutrition and offer advice on how to correctly support aspiring youngsters through this rapidly changing time of physical and mental growth. Alongside this, we consider how they should fuel their much loved sporting activity.
Mountain Bike Fueling Essentials for Peak Performance

Mountain Bike Fueling Essentials for Peak Performance

Clay Wilderman ·
Our article on Fueling Essentials for trail running was a big hit, so we thought we would do the same for mountain biking. Trick is, the essentials apply to nearly any endurance discipline. No secrets, just the basics. We make it easy - so read below!
Isotonic, Hypotonic, or Hypertonic? What's the Difference?

Isotonic, Hypotonic, or Hypertonic? What's the Difference?

Clay Wilderman ·

Are you confused about the technical words nutrition companies use to describe the merits of their products? What’s the difference between a Hydration Drink, an Energy Drink and an Energy Gel – they’re all liquids, but how do they differ in their respective functions?

How To Prevent Cramps

How To Prevent Cramps

Clay Wilderman ·
Cramping and hydration are two subjects that many people consider to be inevitably linked (like Fish & Chips or Gin&Tonic), but this isn’t necessarily the case. Dehydration can cause cramping for sure, but you might want to look at a few other things first…so lets…
Fasted Training - The Ins & Outs About 'Training Low'

Fasted Training - The Ins & Outs About 'Training Low'

Clay Wilderman ·

As an athlete or physically active ‘competitive’ person, are you the slightest bit confused as to whether you should be consuming a diet rich in carbohydrate, or restricting carbohydrate intake and leaning more towards fat and protein as your major nutrient sources? There are certainly some mixed messages out there, so we feel that this topic desperately needs to be discussed in a balanced fashion to clear up any ambiguity.