by beth@pieheartstudio.co.uk | Jul 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Before I delve into how to calculate what you need to eat, let’s discuss what carbohydrate loading is and why you need to do it. (Or just jump straight to the carb loading calculator) Carbohydrate loading is a commonly discussed area in endurance sport. But...
by beth@pieheartstudio.co.uk | Jul 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Whilst carbohydrate may be the first thing discussed when talking about endurance exercise, protein is often a close second. It often causes great debates as there are a lot of myths going around about type, how much, and when to have protein. The topic of protein...
by beth@pieheartstudio.co.uk | May 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
A month ago I completed Ultra X Jordan. A 5-day race covering 220km in the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan. – 18kg drop bag left at camp – Race vest to carry food, drink, mandatory kit each day. – Race provided: cold and hot water only. As a sports...
by beth@pieheartstudio.co.uk | May 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago I took part in Ultra X Jordan 220 race. I wanted to share a few thoughts on the race. A more nutrition focused article will come shortly, but in the meantime here are my top 5 learnings and tips from my first multi-day event. Location: Wadi Rum Desert,...
by beth@pieheartstudio.co.uk | May 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Creatine is one of the more popular sports supplements used, but do you need to take it, and what does it do? What is it? Creatine is a compound naturally found in muscle cells but is also eaten in the diet. Creatine is concentrated in animal muscles (e.g., meat and...
