Unlock fat-fuelled energy with ketones
Burning fat for fuel offers endurance athletes numerous benefits because it's a denser energy source. That means you get more calories per gram for sustained
Trail runners take to the beach in wet KZN
Rain-soaked forests and muddy trails were no deterrent for the 400+ trail runners who flocked to Zululami Coastal Estate in Sheffield Beach on Sunday, 1
IRONMAN launches virtual Kona training and racing experience
Building on the success of the IRONMAN® Virtual Racing Series and in celebration of the IRONMAN World Championship®, IRONMAN has launched a five-week-long IRONMAN VR
UP’s SEMLI launches research study on returning to sport after COVID-19
The Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI) at the University of Pretoria (UP) in association with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Centre of
IRONMAN South Africa celebrates women in triathlon
IRONMAN South Africa has highlighted the growing level and influence of female participation in triathlon and to celebrate some of the inspiring women who participate
Triathletes excited to kick off 2021 with a swim, bike, run
Registrations continue to fly in for the 2021 IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa after entries opened a month ago. Athletes are hoping to start the year
The dangers of training when sick
When active individuals get sick, it can seem tempting to keep training as normal so that you don't lose any fitness. To determine if you
Playing the gains game as an endurance athlete
Endurance athletes who want to improve their performance need to inject intensity into their training routines. Steady-paced training sessions that simply get progressively longer over
Don’t water down your performance: Optimise hydration with these supplements
Many endurance athletes fail to meet their hydration needs during training or racing because they incorrectly believe that simply drinking water is sufficient. The problem
Unbreakable: The indomitable spirit of Ironman Alwyn Uys
Sometimes life deals you a poor hand. While some people choose to fold their cards and wallow in pity about their bad luck, others stay
Don’t let side stitches cramp your running style
Do mid-run side stitches literally stop you in your tracks? This is the best way to deal with them to get back on race pace
Performance fuelling: Uncovering the highest octane energy source for athletes
The latest nutrition and supplement update for endurance athletes was published in the journal Nutrients and highlights this best energy source for performance fuelling.
