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Pre-Comrades nutritional do’s and don’ts

2018 Comrades Marathon race week has arrived! While you have done the training and are raring to go, have you thought of how to handle this week’s nutritional planning? What you to today, can have an impact on your race on Sunday. Here are Mark Wolff’s, do’s and don’ts.

3 Jun 2018 8 min

Shaun Meiklejohn - an ultimate Comrades athlete

1995 Comrades Marathon winner Shaun Meiklejohn joins us on the 32Gi Sports Nutrition podcast this week. Not only is he a former Champion, but Shaun has never run slower than a silver medal, and will be going for triple-green in 2018. He is an inspiration, whom you can learn a…

21 May 2018 11 min

Renier Grobler's "Wings" for running

We chat to Renier Grobler of the KPMG Running Club on this episode of the 32Gi Sports Nutrition podcast. The ultra-distance runner recently finished 2nd in Zug, Switzerland, and 6th overall in the Wings for Life World Run. Did this prove to be a great tune-up for Comrades 2018?

14 May 2018 8 min

Why 32Gi Endure remains so enduring

Want to train and race, while consuming nutrition without a spike and crash? 32Gi Endure remains one of the most enduring products on the market when it comes to stable release! Not only does it utilise a great mix of carbohydrates, but it helps burn fat while you are at…

30 Mar 2018 11 min

Tip 5 - #OMTOM2018 Time to recover

The importance of recovery after any event, ultra events even more so, is so critical. On our final tip podcast around the 2018 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon, Mark Wolff talks you through the three key stages of post-event recovery.

30 Mar 2018 6 min

Tip 4 - #OMTOM2018 RACE DAY!

#OMTOM2018 is here! Our fourth tip podcast in the build-up to the event is all about race day nutrition. Don’t miss out on this comprehensive yet compact guide to Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon race-day nutrition with Mark Wolff.

26 Mar 2018 9 min

Tip 3 – #OMTOM2018 last week (& 48-72 hours to go)

While every stage of the build-up to a race like #OMTOM2018 is crucial, from a nutritional point of view, it doesn’t get much more important that the final week! In the latest of our pre-Two Oceans tips podcasts, Mark Wolff talks us through the last week, right up to the…

25 Mar 2018 6 min

Tip 2 – #OMTOM2018 taper week

Mark Wolff’s second tip ahead of the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon, is all about taper week! Here’s how you need to taper your nutrition to match your change in running. There are 4 key avenues to look at…

21 Mar 2018 5 min

Tip 1 - #OMTOM2018 hydration

Ahead of the 2018 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon, we bring you 5 super important nutritional tips to get you to, through, and from the race; in the best possible state. Tip 1 from our nutritional guru, Mark Wolff, is hydration!

20 Mar 2018 5 min

Bongmusa Mthembu on Comrades prep

As 2018 rolls into February, we catch up with defending Comrades Marathon Champion Bongmusa Mthembu. He has some fantastic advice for novices heading into this month; while also hear about the new altitude training hotspot, for South Africa’s ultra-running elite.

31 Jan 2018 7 min

How to plan your plate in 2018

2018 has arrived, and if you are still unsure how to plan your plate, Mark Wolff has a great strategy. Whether you’re an endurance athlete or not, planning your plate can have a huge benefit on your lifestyle. Don’t miss out on this episode of the 32Gi Sports Nutrition podcast!

4 Jan 2018 10 min

The ONE thing no athlete can do without

Want some water for thought? On this episode of 32Gi Sports Nutrition, Mark Wolff shares how to handle water absorption when training and racing. This includes signs to read, ideas for helping you to absorb water better, stay at an optimal hydration level, and reduce the chances of fatigue.

7 Dec 2017 10 min

Tasty & effective recovery combo

Mark Wolff’s alias of the fitness freak, doesn’t only apply to how he trains; but more importantly how he fuels! He has a really incredible recovery drink (which can be used during endurance exercise as well), which features both 32Gi Recover and TrueStart Coffee. Hear more on our latest podcast.

29 Nov 2017 8 min

Glen Gore on 226 Brick Challenge

32Gi has teamed up with former pro-triathlete Glen Gore, as he gets set to host the inaugural MiWayLife 226 Brick Challenge, in 2018. On this episode of 32Gi Sports Nutrition, we chat to Glen, who gives us the lowdown on this fresh and unique event.

25 Oct 2017 10 min

Determine your recovery meal carb amount

In our previous 32Gi Sports Nutrition podcast we talked fasted training. When doing this recovery becomes all the more important. But how do you determine what recovery meal you need, and in this instance, how much carbohydrate do you need to put back? Mark Wolff has a great trick…

18 Oct 2017 8 min

Why it's time to become fat adapted

Intermittent fasting or fasted training can revolutionise the way you train and race. On this episode of 32Gi Sports Nutrition, Mr Active, David Katz, chats to Mark Wolff about going through this adaptation. While it can be live changing, you need to take baby steps. Here is how to start…

11 Oct 2017 11 min

A nutrition journey worth being part of!

There is a reason why Mark Wolff is known as the Fitness Freak! A very important element (in fact the most important!) to his fitness regime, is nutrition. Mark has become extremely active in blogging his experiences, to help guide and educate everyone on good nutrition. There are some great…

5 Oct 2017 9 min

Cycling 101 - avoid 'hitting the wall'!

There is a terrible place that many a cyclist have been, it’s called ‘hitting the wall’ or ‘bonking’. On this episode of 32Gi Sports Nutrition, Mark Wolff tells us how one gets to this point; but more importantly, how one avoids getting to this point.

26 Sep 2017 11 min

Hydrate is brilliant for MTB riders (among others)

Hydration is key in any sport, but when riding a bike it is imperative! Our new product, Hydrate is a fantastic addition to our range. Mountain bikers especially can benefit immensely by adding a tab to their water. On this episode of 32Gi Sports Nutrition, we chat to South African…

13 Aug 2017 7 min

How to #GetInTheZone with nutrition

As part of our continued desire to educate not only our customers, but all athletes on good nutritional practices, and healthy, clean eating options. We have added video content to our multi-media repertoire. Having recently launched our zonal training guide; on this episode of the 32Gi Sport Nutrition podcast, Mark…

29 Jun 2017 11 min