The Great Gel Hunt has begun. No more guessing. I’m testing and ranking sports gels by taste, ingredients, carb delivery, gut tolerance, and value. No sponsorships—just evidence-based testing in my own training. Precision Fuel 30g
Great texture,
Pizza is delicious, but stop using it for carb loading. Carb loading maximizes glycogen stores with high-carb, low-fat, low-fiber foods. Pizza is high in fat and protein, which can cause bloating, heaviness, GI distress, and slower carb absorption
I’ve been testing trail-food options, and these muffins are a go-to: fat-free, low-fibre to reduce gut discomfort, and toddler-approved. Ingredients: 1 cup ripe bananas, 2 eggs, ½ cup honey or maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla, 1¾ cups plain flour, ½ cup
Come grocery shopping with me for my carb load! I already have most of my food at home, so I’m just picking up a few extras for the next few days. 🔹 Bananas
🔹 Apples
🔹 Sweet potato
🔹 Lemons and limes
🔹 Yogo: 42g carbs per 170g serve
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Exactly how I carb-loaded for my first ultramarathon: what I ate, when I ate it, and my daily carb intake. In the final 48 hours: high carbs, low fiber and fat. Test it in training, and choose foods you enjoy.
Baby food isn’t just for babies. For trail runners, fruit puree pouches are a gut-friendly, high-carb fuel source delivering 14–25g of fast-digesting carbs with minimal GI distress. No prep, no mess, and easy to carry. Best during 60-minute–2.
You don’t need expensive gels to perform. As a dietitian, I tell athletes that real food is valid fuel. During endurance efforts, choose foods that are high in carbs, low in fat and fiber, and easy to digest
Dried fruit and dates, jelly beans,
I wanted to share something a little more creative and cute. It’s important to remember your WHY. I run for the love of nature, the calm it brings, the challenge of long trail distances, the incredible community—and, of course, the snacks! What
6 nutrition habits transformed my training and health
1. I stopped restricting calories. 2. I prioritized carbs over excess protein. 3. I balanced fiber intake. 4. I dropped “clean eating” guilt. 5. I chose adequate—not excessive—protein. 6. I
Your gel-free fuelling guide. Every option on this list provides approximately 20g of carbs from real food. Simple, tasty, and no sticky hands required. Save this before your next long run.