Top Tips for Carb Loading and a Settled Stomach on Race Day This article by Alister Gardner, elite trail runner and co-owner of xact nutrition, draws on his expertise and experience of how to best prepare for race day. It includes eating and...
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 before the race: Carb loading time! It is time to...
How does fuelling work? Fuel smarter and run the best race of your life! 6-8 min. read Fuelling and nutrition, the misunderstood elements of endurance racing When it comes to racing a marathon or a half-marathon, one of the most misunderstood subjects are the fuelling...
Iron, the Least Talked About Mineral in Sport Nutrition by Alister Gardner , 4-6 minute read Iron is a common nutrient deficiency In sports, we hear a lot about protein, carbohydrates, hydration and electrolytes, all of which play a critical...