Posts by Paul Stafford
Value Bulk Pouches
Save £12.50 by buying value bulk pouches of Mountain Fuel in 1.05 – 1.5kg (30 servings/pouch). Available in Night Fuel, Morning Fuel, Xtreme Energy Fuel (Blackcurrant and Tropical) and Recovery Fuel (Strawberry and Chocolate). £40 each.
Read MoreTaster and Trial Packs
Want to try the Mountain Fuel system for the first time? We offer great value Taster and Trial packs which include the complete Mountain Fuel system. Taster Packs are £12 and include six sachets, one of each product (Night Fuel, Morning Fuel, Xtreme Energy – both flavours, Ultimate Recovery – both flavours) plus a 500ml bottle.…
Read MoreHardmoors 60 – Redemption
Kirk Hardwicks post on the Hardmoors 60… The void left in both my race calendar and self-esteem following a DNF at the Lakeland 100 required filling. I desperately needed some redemption after coming up short at Lakeland. The ‘mere’ act of finishing an ultra, any ultra, had become a prerequisite for my ongoing sanity. It…
Read MoreHardmoors 60
Latest post from Matty Brennan, who has just completed the Hardmoors 60 – a 60 mile race from the Hardmoors Race Series, on the coast from Guisborough to Filey… This is probably a race that, all things considered, I shouldn’t have started. After pulling out of the Lakeland 50, I took myself to the doc,…
Read MoreMountain Fuel Chocolate Brownies
Our good friend and ultra runner, Kirk Hardwick, has been on the case and has come up with this dead simple, fabulous Chocolate Brownie recipe. In his own words, Kirk says …”a brownie recipe that gives me all the nutritional benefits of the Mountain Fuel system, yet also uses healthy ingredients to provide a delicious…
Read MoreFueling for your Tri
Its important to think about fueling your body well in advance of race day. Here are some guidelines explaining the best way to use the Mountain Fuel system before, during and following a triathlon… The day before race day: Sip an Xtreme Energy – this ensures that the body’s glycogen stores, vitamins and minerals remain…
Read MoreGet more out of your legs
Callum Hughes, a British Triathlon Level 2 Coach has given some pointers to get the most out of your legs when transitioning between the cycle and run during a triathlon… As it’s coming to the end of the triathlon season and the last races are to be seen out, why not try out a different…
Read MoreEnergy Rice Balls
When you are exercising for long and hard periods, your body (and your mind and stomach!) requires a mix of flavours and textures, and often just normal ‘everyday food’ to keep you going! You will often hear on Bob Graham rounds, athletes wanting all sorts of food, and if nothing else, psychologically, these may help…
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