Hydration, Fueling and Performance Advice for Athletes
Staff picks
Why do athletes suffer from cramp?
Cramping is very common amongst athletes. Here's the latest research on why cramps occur and some practical advice on how to get rid of exercise-related cramp.
4 ways to refine your race nutrition strategy
Talk Ultra: Hydration for distance runners
An in-depth discussion about how to tailor your hydration strategy for ultra running.
Should your fueling plan change when exercising at altitude?
Dr. Sam Shepherd explains how to approach fueling when you're training and racing at altitude.
Our Big Hairy Audacious Goals for 2025
Check out what the PF&H Team are taking on in 2025...
400 watts for 25 minutes?! From pro triathlete to America's Cup Winner
Dougal Allan shares insights into his epic journey from former elite-level triathlete and adventure racer to Team NZ America's Cup winning cyclor...
Train your brain to train your gut (the psychology of gut training)
The biggest barrier to a successful gut training protocol isn’t always physical. Sports Psychologist Lucie Hanes explains how to overcome the mental barriers to consuming more carb...
Detraining: do you need to take a break?
Pro athlete and coach, Dougal Allan, outlines an optimal approach to off-season and explains how to embrace 'detraining'...
"I didn't have a pot to p!ss in" - The rise of tri star Kyle Smith
As he prepares for the IRONMAN 70.3® World Championship, Kyle Smith is enjoying the season of his career. This is how he turned his fortunes around…
The 2024 PF&H Holiday Gift Guide
The PF&H team provide their ultimate gift recommendations from 2024 to help you find the perfect something for the athlete in your life...
Pro triathlete Ellie Salthouse's 8 secrets for serial success
Multiple IRONMAN 70.3® winner Ellie Salthouse shares the eight areas of performance that have helped sustain her drive for success...
The state of nutrition science
Dr. Sam Shepherd joins the Low Tide Boyz swimrun podcast to discuss the latest fueling and hydration science for endurance sport...
Recovery lessons from a long-term injury lay-off: Part 2
18 weeks on from her surgery, marathon runner Tina Muir shares four more recovery lessons as she closes in on a return to running...
A history of Tour de France fueling
We take a look at the evolution of fueling the Tour de France, from the early 1900s to the present day...
How do you execute the perfect pre-race taper?
Dougal Allan shares his hard-won experience to help you refine your taper, so you're fresh for race day...