{"id":18218,"date":"2025-06-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/?page_id=18218"},"modified":"2026-03-09T17:05:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T17:05:11","slug":"blog-home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/","title":{"rendered":"Science in Sport Blog Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>.wp-body h1 {\n    font-size: 25px;\n    padding-top: 30px;\n}<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group coverimage_mutlipletext\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group parapgraph_with_title_group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">Fuelled by Science, Trusted By Elites, Proven By Performance<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group featured_articles_group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading featured_articles_heading\">Featured Articles<\/h3><div class=\"featuredarticles\"><figure class=\"author_post author_post_1\">\n                                <div class=\"article_image\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/what-runners-can-learn-from-saskia-millards-journey\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/EvergreenBlog-SK-Thumbnail1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Saskia Millard holding a SiS Energy OAT Bar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/EvergreenBlog-SK-Thumbnail1.png 412w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/EvergreenBlog-SK-Thumbnail1-264x300.png 264w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/EvergreenBlog-SK-Thumbnail1-35x40.png 35w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/EvergreenBlog-SK-Thumbnail1-48x55.png 48w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/EvergreenBlog-SK-Thumbnail1-88x100.png 88w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><span class=\"category_for_post\">Athletes<\/span><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"article_description\">\n                                    <div class=\"article_title\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/what-runners-can-learn-from-saskia-millards-journey\/\">Fuelling Hybrid Performance: What Runners Can Learn from Saskia Millard's Journey into HYROX<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"short_desc\">\n                                        We sat down with SiS Ambassador Saskia Millard to find out more about her journey into HYROX.\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"summary\">\n                                    <div class='duration_image'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy time_icon\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/themes\/sports-nutrition\/images\/time_icon.svg\" > 10 Min<\/div><div class='duration_image'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/author\/laurencharlton\/\">Lauren Charlton, MS RDN <br\/><span>Guest Author<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/figure><figure class=\"author_post author_post_2\">\n                                <div class=\"article_image\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/effective-post-race-recovery\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog6-postracerecovery-thumbnail2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog6-postracerecovery-thumbnail2.png 320w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog6-postracerecovery-thumbnail2-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog6-postracerecovery-thumbnail2-40x24.png 40w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog6-postracerecovery-thumbnail2-55x33.png 55w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog6-postracerecovery-thumbnail2-100x59.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><span class=\"category_for_post\">The Science<\/span><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"article_description\">\n                                    <div class=\"article_title\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/effective-post-race-recovery\/\">Post-Race Recovery: What Your Body Really Needs in the First 48 Hours<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"short_desc\">\n                                        The race is done, but your recovery is just starting. Discover simple tips for post-race meals, hydration, and easy movement ...\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"summary\">\n                                    <div class='duration_image'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy time_icon\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/themes\/sports-nutrition\/images\/time_icon.svg\" > 10 Min<\/div><div class='duration_image'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/author\/laurencharlton\/\">Lauren Charlton, MS RDN <br\/><span>Guest Author<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/figure><figure class=\"author_post author_post_3\">\n                                <div class=\"article_image\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/pre-race-meal-mistakes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog5-preracemeal-thumbnail1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"What NOT to eat as your pre-race meal: A Full English\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog5-preracemeal-thumbnail1.png 412w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog5-preracemeal-thumbnail1-264x300.png 264w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog5-preracemeal-thumbnail1-35x40.png 35w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog5-preracemeal-thumbnail1-48x55.png 48w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog5-preracemeal-thumbnail1-88x100.png 88w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><span class=\"category_for_post\">Marathon Training<\/span><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"article_description\">\n                                    <div class=\"article_title\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/pre-race-meal-mistakes\/\">Pre-Race Meal Mistakes That Ruin Your Start Line<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"short_desc\">\n                                        The wrong food choices on race day can ruin your run. We've outlined the most common mistakes that can be ...\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"summary\">\n                                    <div class='duration_image'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy time_icon\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/themes\/sports-nutrition\/images\/time_icon.svg\" > 10 Min<\/div><div class='duration_image'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/author\/jonahroser\/\">Jonah Rosner <br\/><span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/figure><figure class=\"author_post author_post_4\">\n                                <div class=\"article_image\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/carb-loading-by-race-distance\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog2-carbloading-thumbnail2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog2-carbloading-thumbnail2.png 320w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog2-carbloading-thumbnail2-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog2-carbloading-thumbnail2-40x24.png 40w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog2-carbloading-thumbnail2-55x33.png 55w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog2-carbloading-thumbnail2-100x59.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><span class=\"category_for_post\">Marathon Training<\/span><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"article_description\">\n                                    <div class=\"article_title\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/carb-loading-by-race-distance\/\">Carb Loading by Race Distance: Half-Marathon and Marathon<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"short_desc\">\n                                        Our comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide on how to carb load for full and half marathons, by weight, distance, and time.\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"summary\">\n                                    <div class='duration_image'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy time_icon\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/themes\/sports-nutrition\/images\/time_icon.svg\" > 10 Min<\/div><div class='duration_image'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/author\/jonahroser\/\">Jonah Rosner <br\/><span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/figure><figure class=\"author_post author_post_5\">\n                                <div class=\"article_image\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/race-week-nutrition\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog3-raceweeknutrition-thumbnail2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog3-raceweeknutrition-thumbnail2.png 320w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog3-raceweeknutrition-thumbnail2-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog3-raceweeknutrition-thumbnail2-40x24.png 40w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog3-raceweeknutrition-thumbnail2-55x33.png 55w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog3-raceweeknutrition-thumbnail2-100x59.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><span class=\"category_for_post\">Marathon Training<\/span><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"article_description\">\n                                    <div class=\"article_title\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/race-week-nutrition\/\">Race Week Nutrition: 7 Days Out to the Start Line\u00a0<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"short_desc\">\n                                        Don't panic about marathon week meals! Lauren Charlton has you covered in our latest piece.\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"summary\">\n                                    <div class='duration_image'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy time_icon\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/themes\/sports-nutrition\/images\/time_icon.svg\" > 10 Min<\/div><div class='duration_image'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/author\/laurencharlton\/\">Lauren Charlton, MS RDN <br\/><span>Guest Author<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/figure><figure class=\"author_post author_post_6\">\n                                <div class=\"article_image\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/taper-week-nutrition-how-to-get-it-right\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog4-taperweek-thumbnail2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog4-taperweek-thumbnail2.png 320w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog4-taperweek-thumbnail2-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog4-taperweek-thumbnail2-40x24.png 40w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog4-taperweek-thumbnail2-55x33.png 55w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog4-taperweek-thumbnail2-100x59.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><span class=\"category_for_post\">Marathon Training<\/span><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"article_description\">\n                                    <div class=\"article_title\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/taper-week-nutrition-how-to-get-it-right\/\">Taper-Week Nutrition: How to\u00a0Get it\u00a0Right<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"short_desc\">\n                                        What changes and what doesn't during taper week? Most athletes get it wrong during taper, but getting it right is ...\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"summary\">\n                                    <div class='duration_image'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy time_icon\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/themes\/sports-nutrition\/images\/time_icon.svg\" > 10 Min<\/div><div class='duration_image'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/author\/siscontributor\/\">Science in Sport Contributor <br\/><span>Guest Author<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/figure><figure class=\"author_post author_post_7\">\n                                <div class=\"article_image\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/caffeine-gum-for-athletes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Thumbnail-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Hand taking a pack of SiS Sports Caffeine Gum out of a gym bag\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Thumbnail-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Thumbnail-1-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Thumbnail-1-637x720.jpg 637w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Thumbnail-1-35x40.jpg 35w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Thumbnail-1-49x55.jpg 49w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Thumbnail-1-88x100.jpg 88w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><span class=\"category_for_post\">The Science<\/span><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"article_description\">\n                                    <div class=\"article_title\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/caffeine-gum-for-athletes\/\">Caffeine Gum for Casual vs Elite Athletes<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"short_desc\">\n                                        Our in-house Performance Nutritionist, Marc Fell, explains the science behind caffeine gum\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"summary\">\n                                    <div class='duration_image'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy time_icon\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/themes\/sports-nutrition\/images\/time_icon.svg\" > 10 Min<\/div><div class='duration_image'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/author\/marcfell\/\">Dr Marc Fell <br\/><span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/figure><figure class=\"author_post author_post_8\">\n                                <div class=\"article_image\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/pace-and-fuel-your-first-marathon\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/09426-SiS-Blog-thumbnail-2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/09426-SiS-Blog-thumbnail-2.png 412w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/09426-SiS-Blog-thumbnail-2-264x300.png 264w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/09426-SiS-Blog-thumbnail-2-35x40.png 35w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/09426-SiS-Blog-thumbnail-2-48x55.png 48w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/09426-SiS-Blog-thumbnail-2-88x100.png 88w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><span class=\"category_for_post\">Marathon Training<\/span><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"article_description\">\n                                    <div class=\"article_title\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/pace-and-fuel-your-first-marathon\/\">How To Pace and Fuel Your First Marathon Without Hitting a Wall<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"short_desc\">\n                                        Don't let the \"wall\" ruin your first 26.2! Follow our simple mile-by-mile plan for smart pacing and easy race-day fueling ...\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"summary\">\n                                    <div class='duration_image'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy time_icon\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/themes\/sports-nutrition\/images\/time_icon.svg\" > 10 Min<\/div><div class='duration_image'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/author\/jonahroser\/\">Jonah Rosner <br\/><span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/figure><figure class=\"author_post author_post_9\">\n                                <div class=\"article_image\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/performance-endurance-go-beta\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/SiS_GO_BETA_Gel_Blog_Thumbnail.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"SiS_GO_BETA_Gel_Blog_Thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/SiS_GO_BETA_Gel_Blog_Thumbnail.jpg 412w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/SiS_GO_BETA_Gel_Blog_Thumbnail-264x300.jpg 264w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/SiS_GO_BETA_Gel_Blog_Thumbnail-35x40.jpg 35w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/SiS_GO_BETA_Gel_Blog_Thumbnail-48x55.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/SiS_GO_BETA_Gel_Blog_Thumbnail-88x100.jpg 88w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><span class=\"category_for_post\">Fuelling Guides<\/span><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"article_description\">\n                                    <div class=\"article_title\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/performance-endurance-go-beta\/\">Performance or Endurance: SiS GO vs BETA<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"short_desc\">\n                                        Learn how to fuel your best with our simple guide to SiS GO and BETA Fuel. Discover whether the Performance ...\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"summary\">\n                                    <div class='duration_image'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy time_icon\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/themes\/sports-nutrition\/images\/time_icon.svg\" > 10 Min<\/div><div class='duration_image'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/author\/sisteam\/\">Science in Sport Team <br\/><span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/figure><\/div><script>\n                    require([\"jquery\",\"jquery\/jquery-migrate\",\"slick\"],function($) {\n                    \n                    var resetSlick;\n                    $(window).resize(function(){\n                      clearTimeout(resetSlick);\n                      resetSlick = 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Energy OAT Bar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/EvergreenBlog-SK-Thumbnail1.png 412w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/EvergreenBlog-SK-Thumbnail1-264x300.png 264w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/EvergreenBlog-SK-Thumbnail1-35x40.png 35w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/EvergreenBlog-SK-Thumbnail1-48x55.png 48w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/EvergreenBlog-SK-Thumbnail1-88x100.png 88w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><span class=\"category_for_post\">Athletes<\/span><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"article_description\">\n                                    <div class=\"article_title\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/what-runners-can-learn-from-saskia-millards-journey\/\">Fuelling Hybrid Performance: What Runners Can Learn from Saskia Millard's Journey into HYROX<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"short_desc\">\n                                        We sat down with SiS Ambassador Saskia Millard to find out more about her journey into HYROX.\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"summary\">\n                                        <div class='duration_image'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy time_icon\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/themes\/sports-nutrition\/images\/time_icon.svg\" > 10 Min<\/div><div class='duration_image'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/author\/laurencharlton\/\">Lauren Charlton, MS RDN <br\/><span>Guest Author<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <\/figure><figure class=\"author_post\">\n                                <div class=\"article_image\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/effective-post-race-recovery\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog6-postracerecovery-thumbnail2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog6-postracerecovery-thumbnail2.png 320w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog6-postracerecovery-thumbnail2-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog6-postracerecovery-thumbnail2-40x24.png 40w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog6-postracerecovery-thumbnail2-55x33.png 55w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog6-postracerecovery-thumbnail2-100x59.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><span class=\"category_for_post\">The Science<\/span><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"article_description\">\n                                    <div class=\"article_title\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/effective-post-race-recovery\/\">Post-Race Recovery: What Your Body Really Needs in the First 48 Hours<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"short_desc\">\n                                        The race is done, but your recovery is just starting. Discover simple tips for post-race meals, hydration, and easy movement ...\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"summary\">\n                                        <div class='duration_image'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy time_icon\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/themes\/sports-nutrition\/images\/time_icon.svg\" > 10 Min<\/div><div class='duration_image'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/author\/laurencharlton\/\">Lauren Charlton, MS RDN <br\/><span>Guest Author<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <\/figure><figure class=\"author_post\">\n                                <div class=\"article_image\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/pre-race-meal-mistakes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog5-preracemeal-thumbnail1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"What NOT to eat as your pre-race meal: A Full English\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog5-preracemeal-thumbnail1.png 412w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog5-preracemeal-thumbnail1-264x300.png 264w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog5-preracemeal-thumbnail1-35x40.png 35w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog5-preracemeal-thumbnail1-48x55.png 48w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog5-preracemeal-thumbnail1-88x100.png 88w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><span class=\"category_for_post\">Marathon Training<\/span><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"article_description\">\n                                    <div class=\"article_title\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/pre-race-meal-mistakes\/\">Pre-Race Meal Mistakes That Ruin Your Start Line<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"short_desc\">\n                                        The wrong food choices on race day can ruin your run. We've outlined the most common mistakes that can be ...\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"summary\">\n                                        <div class='duration_image'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy time_icon\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/themes\/sports-nutrition\/images\/time_icon.svg\" > 10 Min<\/div><div class='duration_image'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/author\/jonahroser\/\">Jonah Rosner <br\/><span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <\/figure><figure class=\"author_post\">\n                                <div class=\"article_image\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/carb-loading-by-race-distance\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog2-carbloading-thumbnail2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog2-carbloading-thumbnail2.png 320w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog2-carbloading-thumbnail2-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog2-carbloading-thumbnail2-40x24.png 40w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog2-carbloading-thumbnail2-55x33.png 55w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog2-carbloading-thumbnail2-100x59.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><span class=\"category_for_post\">Marathon Training<\/span><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"article_description\">\n                                    <div class=\"article_title\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/carb-loading-by-race-distance\/\">Carb Loading by Race Distance: Half-Marathon and Marathon<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"short_desc\">\n                                        Our comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide on how to carb load for full and half marathons, by weight, distance, and time.\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"summary\">\n                                        <div class='duration_image'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy time_icon\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/themes\/sports-nutrition\/images\/time_icon.svg\" > 10 Min<\/div><div class='duration_image'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/author\/jonahroser\/\">Jonah Rosner <br\/><span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <\/figure><figure class=\"author_post\">\n                                <div class=\"article_image\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/race-week-nutrition\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog3-raceweeknutrition-thumbnail2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog3-raceweeknutrition-thumbnail2.png 320w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog3-raceweeknutrition-thumbnail2-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog3-raceweeknutrition-thumbnail2-40x24.png 40w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog3-raceweeknutrition-thumbnail2-55x33.png 55w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog3-raceweeknutrition-thumbnail2-100x59.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><span class=\"category_for_post\">Marathon Training<\/span><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"article_description\">\n                                    <div class=\"article_title\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/race-week-nutrition\/\">Race Week Nutrition: 7 Days Out to the Start Line\u00a0<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"short_desc\">\n                                        Don't panic about marathon week meals! Lauren Charlton has you covered in our latest piece.\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"summary\">\n                                        <div class='duration_image'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy time_icon\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/themes\/sports-nutrition\/images\/time_icon.svg\" > 10 Min<\/div><div class='duration_image'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/author\/laurencharlton\/\">Lauren Charlton, MS RDN <br\/><span>Guest Author<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <\/figure><figure class=\"author_post\">\n                                <div class=\"article_image\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/taper-week-nutrition-how-to-get-it-right\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog4-taperweek-thumbnail2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog4-taperweek-thumbnail2.png 320w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog4-taperweek-thumbnail2-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog4-taperweek-thumbnail2-40x24.png 40w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog4-taperweek-thumbnail2-55x33.png 55w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/blog4-taperweek-thumbnail2-100x59.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><span class=\"category_for_post\">Marathon Training<\/span><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"article_description\">\n                                    <div class=\"article_title\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/taper-week-nutrition-how-to-get-it-right\/\">Taper-Week Nutrition: How to\u00a0Get it\u00a0Right<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"short_desc\">\n                                        What changes and what doesn't during taper week? Most athletes get it wrong during taper, but getting it right is ...\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"summary\">\n                                        <div class='duration_image'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy time_icon\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/themes\/sports-nutrition\/images\/time_icon.svg\" > 10 Min<\/div><div class='duration_image'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/author\/siscontributor\/\">Science in Sport Contributor <br\/><span>Guest Author<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <\/figure><figure class=\"author_post\">\n                                <div class=\"article_image\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/caffeine-gum-for-athletes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Thumbnail-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Hand taking a pack of SiS Sports Caffeine Gum out of a gym bag\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Thumbnail-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Thumbnail-1-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Thumbnail-1-637x720.jpg 637w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Thumbnail-1-35x40.jpg 35w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Thumbnail-1-49x55.jpg 49w, https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/Thumbnail-1-88x100.jpg 88w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><span class=\"category_for_post\">The Science<\/span><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"article_description\">\n                                    <div class=\"article_title\">\n                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/caffeine-gum-for-athletes\/\">Caffeine Gum for Casual vs Elite Athletes<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"short_desc\">\n                                        Our in-house Performance Nutritionist, Marc Fell, explains the science behind caffeine gum\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"summary\">\n                                        <div class='duration_image'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy time_icon\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/themes\/sports-nutrition\/images\/time_icon.svg\" > 10 Min<\/div><div class='duration_image'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/author\/marcfell\/\">Dr Marc Fell <br\/><span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <\/figure><figure class=\"author_post\">\n                                <div class=\"article_image\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/pace-and-fuel-your-first-marathon\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/09426-SiS-Blog-thumbnail-2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" 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