Is your endurance event fuelling holding your performance back?

How we programme your endurance event fuelling nutrition.

Many endurance competitors can compromise their race day by relying on static, generic advice.

A fixed target like "eat 60 grams of carbs an hour" is often not just sub-optimal—it can ignore the physical reality of the course.

Standard plans ignore the logistics.

They do not account for the temperature of the day, the changing terrain, the total distance, or the specific demands of your event—whether that is a marathon, Ironman, or a cycling sportive.

Optimal performance requires a dynamic strategy.

We map every single environmental and physical variable from the start line to the finish line.

While the background science and course mapping we do is highly complex, the final result for you is incredibly simple:

We tell you exactly what to eat, what to drink, exactly when to do it, and exactly how much to take. We then ensure endurance event fuelling protocol is tried and tested meticulously in training so execution on race day is automatic.

Here is a look at what actually goes into a bespoke race blueprint:

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1. Carbohydrate Kinetics

Because everyone's ability to absorb and utilise carbohydrates under physical stress is entirely unique, we first account for your individual gut capacity. Instead of a generic hourly target, we then calculate your precise carbs per segment, considering every variable. We specify the exact types of carbs you need, utilising multi-transporter formulations where needed to maximise absorption rates without causing gastrointestinal distress.

2. Format, Terrain & Aid Station Mapping

We map your fuel intake directly to the logistics of the course and terrain. Because periods of maximum exertion and demanding climbs can compromise digestion and make fuelling logistically challenging, we outline exactly when to proactively load up ahead of major challenges, and when to strategically reduce intake. This dictates precisely when to rely on fast-absorbing liquids or gels, when it is safe to incorporate solids, and exactly which on-course feed stations to leverage so you can minimise carried weight.

3. Total Liquids & Electrolytes

Environmental conditions and temperatures can fluctuate significantly during longer events, fundamentally changing your fluid needs and cooling strategies. We separate your hydration from your food intake. By mapping your total liquid volumes and specific sodium concentrations to your individual sweat rate, we ensure you can adapt to the heat and execute your cooling strategy without overloading your stomach.

4. Pre-Race & Transition Execution 

An optimal strategy does not begin at the start line. We map your precise preceding days, wake-up nutrition, and pre-race hydration windows to ensure you hit the start line fully primed. We also build specific protocols for those of you doing multi-discipline events (e.g., T1 & T2), guaranteeing you execute your metabolic shifts flawlessly between disciplines.

If you are still guessing at your event nutrition, fading in the final stages, or relying on static targets that ignore the real-world logistics of the course, you are leaving performance on the table.

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How can we help support your goals?

• Individual consultancy

• Nutritional support and development process

• Assessments

• Physiological testing

• Cycling Nutrition

• Mentoring

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