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Nutrition.
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Nutrition · Apr 7, 2025
Race Day Fuel Calculator
Perform your best and avoid bonking on race day by fueling properly!By eating 100 calories of simple carbohydrates (25 grams) every 30-45 minutes, we can push harder for longer and reduce the risk of…Read the story -
Nutrition · Apr 7, 2025
Essential Recovery Tips for Runners
We’re about four weeks away from the Marathon Beneva de Montreal! For many people that means they’re fast approaching their…Read the story -
Nutrition · Apr 7, 2025
Winter Fueling Tips For Runners
🏃♂️ Winter Fueling Guide for Runners 🏃♀️ In partnership with BMO VANCOUVER MARATHON Whether you’re training for the 2025 BMO marathon…Read the story -
Nutrition · Dec 13, 2023
Winter Nutrition
Whether we're cross country skiing, snowshoeing or snowboarding, we still benefit hugely from fueling during effort. Our body's needs for fuel…Read the story -
Nutrition · Jan 24, 2023
Full and Half marathon training guide
By Alister Gardner - 5-7 min read 1-3 days before the race: Carb loading time! It is time to…Read the story -
Events · Jan 3, 2023
Gatineau Loppet Race Fueling Guide
Aim to take an energy gel or chew like the XACT ENERGY fruit bar every 30-45 minutes from the start of the…Read the story -
Events · Oct 3, 2022
Bromont Ultra Race Fuelling Guide
Whether you are a rugged, seasoned ultra running veteran or just dipping your toe in trail running for the first…Read the story
WHEN IT TASTES GOOD, IT’S GOOD.*
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Nutrition · Sept 1, 2021
Awareness about hydration
On August 12, I left for my first official ultra-trail. I had had set the bar pretty high for myself…Read the story -
Nutrition · July 14, 2021
5 Protein Myths for Athletes
Protein is an essential part of the diet, but I find there still are a lot of misconceptions about its…Read the story -
Hydration · May 20, 2021
8 Hydration Myths
While most people know that drinking water is good for them, there are still misconceptions about hydration. Learn more with…Read the story -
Events · May 8, 2019
Nutrition guide for Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend
By Alister Gardner - 5-7 min read It ain’t rocket science but you gotta fuel the rocket! 1-3 days…Read the story
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