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Heatwave Training Tips: How to Stay Cool, Hydrated and Fuelled
Hot weather can make even a steady session feel like you’ve accidentally entered a desert ultra.
Your heart rate climbs faster. Sweat rate goes up. Effort feels harder. And the fuelling plan that worked perfectly in spring can suddenly feel a bit optimistic.
The good news? You do not need to stop training every time the temperature rises. You just need to train smarter.
Here are our top tips for staying cool, hydrated and properly fuelled during a heatwave.
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A simple Great North Run fuelling plan, plus the final KMC delivery deadline and where to find KMC in Newcastle before race day.
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What Is a High-Carbohydrate Energy Gel? GEL X E...
GEL X is KMC’s next-generation high-carbohydrate energy gel, built with 45g carbohydrate, a 1:0.8 carbohydrate ratio, 200mg sodium and a Neutral Cooling profile for long runs, rides, races and triathlons.
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Meet GEL X: The New High-Carb Energy Gel From K...
Meet KMC GEL X, a 45g high-carb energy gel developed over 18 months and tested by 300+ athletes. Learn how it works, how to use it and which KMC gel...
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Meet KMC GEL X, a 45g high-carb energy gel developed over 18 months and tested by 300+ athletes. Learn how it works, how to use it and which KMC gel...