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Should you use caffeine as part of your fueling strategy?

Caffeine affects individuals in different ways, so Sports Scientist Abby Coleman has explained how to work out whether you should be using caffeine during your training and races...

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How much caffeine should you use DURING training and races?

Andy Blow identifies the optimal timings and dosage of caffeine intake for athletes taking part in events of different durations.

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Should you be training in a fasted state?

Is 'fasted training' another fad or does it offer genuine performance benefits? Sports Scientist Andy Blow investigates...

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Are female athletes’ carbohydrate needs different to men's?

Using the current scientific literature and evidence, Sports Scientist Abby Coleman answers the question: Should female athletes be fueling differently to their male counterparts?

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How to carb load before your next race

You probably know you should top up on carbohydrate before events but do you know how to carb-load effectively? Sports Scientist Abby Coleman explains the science and practical considerations...

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How a pro endurance athlete approaches gut training

Pro athlete and endurance coach Dougal Allan explains how he learned to train his gut so he can consume more carbohydrate on race day.

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How to train your gut (and consume more carb)

Sports Scientist Andy Blow offers 10 practical guidelines to help you train your gut to absorb more carbohydrate during training and competitions...

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Expert insight: Planning your IRONMAN® fueling and hydration strategy

Pro athlete and endurance coach Dougal Allan explains how experience, research and planning have helped him refine his fueling and hydration strategy for IRONMAN racing.

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What should you eat during the hours before training and races?

Precision Fuel & Hydration Founder Andy Blow draws on his own experience and the literature to explain what, how much and when you should eat during the few hours before exercise...

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6 ways you’re getting your fueling strategy wrong (and how to fix it!)

Your fueling strategy is a hugely important aspect of your performance on race day. We've outlined 6 ways you could be getting your fueling wrong and provided ways to fix these 'nutrition fails'...

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Why we're getting into fueling

Why Precision Fuel & Hydration developed from being the hydration specialists to fueling athletes to perform at their best.

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How to fuel an ultra endurance race

Fueling and hydration play a crucial role in your success during ultra races. We take a look at how to prepare your fueling plan and explain what to do if things go wrong mid-race...

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