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Intra-workout, electrolytes, whey protein, magnesium and omega-3 laid out for marathon trainingElectrolytes

Supplement stack for marathon training

Marathon training is a grind of early alarms, long weekend runs, and a body that never quite feels fully recovered. The right supplements will not run the kilometres for you,...

Sep 04, 2026 Read article
Intra-workout, electrolytes, whey protein, magnesium and omega-3 laid out for marathon trainingElectrolytes

Supplement stack for marathon training

Marathon training is a grind of early alarms, long weekend runs, and a body that never quite feels...

Sep 04, 2026
HYROX supplement stack with electrolytes, intra-workout, creatine and proteinElectrolytes

Supplement stack for HYROX

HYROX is its own beast: eight one-kilometre runs stitched together with eight strength-endurance stations. You need to run...

Sep 04, 2026
Cycling supplement stack with electrolytes, intra-workout, creatine and proteinElectrolytes

Supplement stack for cyclists

Cycling is an endurance game with sharp edges: long steady hours broken up by climbs, sprints and the...

Sep 04, 2026
Athlete mixing an electrolyte drinkElectrolytes

Delay Cramps 150%: Sodium First Electrolytes for Athletes Not Magnesium

For athletes: sodium focused hydration and ORS can delay exercise cramps about 150%. Timing, best products, and why...

Aug 31, 2026
Cyclist mixing electrolyte hydration drinkElectrolytes

300–600 mg/hour Is the Right Sodium Dose for Endurance Hydration

Research backed sodium guidance for endurance athletes: use 300–600 mg/hour during heavy sweat, 40–50 mmol/L for recovery, plus...

Aug 29, 2026