Many of us run, ride, swim, climb, in fact we pretty much do anything that gives us an excuse to play outside… we also like to do it day after day and whether we are a back of the pack plodder to an elite racer the principles behind what fuels us to enjoy these activities is pretty consistent.
Mountain Fuel are as passionate as you about these activities, but we also get a great deal of pleasure form helping and hearing how our Mountain Fuellers have personally improved and performed.
While Sports Nutrition can be a complex business, with so much information out there we’ve tried to keep the guides as straight forward as possible. Yes there is some scientific language but this is linked to straightforward descriptions and also real life experiences of our Mountain Fuellers. We’ve also included food guides into some of the posts and links to our tried and tested ‘on the go‘ energy snacks.
The basics:
Have a read of our article to have a better understanding of what happens to your muscles when we run… Understanding the processes that occur during exercise will improve both how you train and compete.
Read our introduction article to Performance Sports Nutrition …Eating a well-balanced diet is vital for good all-round health and well-being. The foods which we consume provide essential macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) and micronutrients (vitamins & minerals) for such things as energy provision, amino acids for building and repairing muscles, essential fats, and vitamins & minerals to help us grow and function properly….
- How to train & prepare for a Sprint Triathlon
The sport of triathlon has exploded in to the world of endurance sports over the last decade or so, and has made a huge impact on British sporting culture due ... - Running an Ultra Marathon
The popularity of ultra-endurance foot races, or ‘ultra-marathons’ which they are generally termed, has exploded over the past decade, with events being held all over the world, and covering distances ... - Performing and running in heat
Throughout all our running careers I’m sure that we have all over-cooked things from time-to-time, especially during a hot summers day, I know I have! Feelings of fatigue, dizziness, nausea, ... - Marathon Nutrition Guide
With the longest day of the year past, and those classic Spring marathons behind us, I guess we can now begin to think on switching our training to those lovely ... - Fuelling for the short stuff: 10k-half marathons
“To fuel, or not to fuel?”
That is the question…or is it?
Should the question not be…”To fuel, but when to fuel?”
Thinking back to an earlier article on the basics of carbohydrates ...
Visit our sports nutrition recipes section for fantastic on the go snacks to keep you fuelled throughout your activities.