Katie is a dedicated and passionate ultra-runner from Margaret River. Not only does she love the sport herself, but she loves encouraging others to join through the Margaret River Trail Runner’s Association. Katie just completed the Margaret River Ultra in under 11 hours for the gruelling 80km and is quite the inspiration to many!
Kerry Cousins is a big-hearted and caring triathlete from Secret Harbour, WA. Not only has she been awarded an Australia Day Medallion, she can make a killer cheese board or grazing platter too. Kerry is the loyal type of training buddy we would all love to have by our side when things get tough. Read…
There is a lot of nutrition information available about what to consume both before, during and after exercise. Add in seemingly endless product options and you could be understandably a bit confused when it comes to fuelling and hydration. Don’t worry, you’re certainly not alone. At events, the most common question people ask is,…
It is quite simply the most common question we hear from you – what nutrition do I need to use in training? And more specifically, how much fluid, when to have carbs, what about electrolytes, should I add protein?? No matter what new exciting product or promise is out there, your basic nutrition needs are…
Deb Thorley is one of those people that simply sparkles when she smiles. Her Instagram handle @debbs_adventures describes her perfectly. This easy-going runner and triathlete from regional Queensland simply won’t let anything stop her from finding adventure and taking on new challenges. Deb entered Ironman Cairns (her first ever Ironman) only one week before race…
Five years ago, Bailey Christie from Perth, Western Australia started out riding with a friend. His first bike was a Toys R Us dual suspension, and now he is a gravity Enduro and Cross-Country Mountain Bike Champion. We had chat with this self-driven and funny teen to find out his cycling story, and how he…
Getting ready for a big race? Wondering what all the carb loading hype is about? Here are some great tips to get you prepped and ready for your best race day yet!
Trendy fad diets tend to contradict each other. While some include carbohydrates, others altogether avoid them or differentiate between good and bad carbs. It can be challenging to know what information to trust or what approach is right for you. With our ultimate guide to carbs, you can ditch the fads and better understand how…
A common question we are all asking right now is, how do we keep fit in isolation? With many races cancelled and even regular exercise restricted for athletes right across Australia, our routines have to change. That can be hard, both physically and mentally, and many athletes feel that by slowing down they will lose…
When athletes are training, they set exercise routines that include both easy days and hard days. And as they plan for these cycles, many athletes find it advantageous to adjust their diets and follow trends like carb-cycling. As sports nutrition shows us, some diet changes can help enhance our athletic performance. They can even help…