Nutrition and Hydration for Winter Running Our top tips for winter running success Eastern Canada, home of XACT in Montréal, QC, is prone to some pretty harsh cold snaps in the winter. Temperatures can easily dip to -25C...
How does caffeine’s stimulatory effect fit into the world of endurance sports? by Alister Gardner If you’re anything like me, it can be a daily struggle to not drink too much coffee. I love it so much; the smell of roasted beans,...
Canada Army Run Nutrition Guide 1-3 days before the race: Think about building up your glycogen reserves and give your body a rest. Meals should be mostly carbs, (pasta, rice and potatoes) plus a variety...
XACT ELECTROLYTES, a New Hydration Product Tested for Ultra Events By Mathieu Bélanger, Cyclist, Coffee critic & XACT ambassador 5 minute read I’ve been riding and racing my bike for more than 15 years now. I have a cross-country background, and I used...
The salty story of hydration By Alister Gardner, 6-8 minute read We all know that we should stay hydrated on hot days and during exercise, especially during endurance events of 30 minutes or more, as...
Top Tips for Carb Loading and a Settled Stomach on Race Day This article by Alister Gardner, elite trail runner and co-owner of xact nutrition, draws on his expertise and experience of how to best prepare for race day. It includes eating and...
