Pre-race protocol
A protocol to maximise your endurance.
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7 days before the race
Beetroot Extract
Increased endurance
Citrulline Malate
Improved blood flow
1 scoop of each every day, taken together.
Mix into any amount of water or sports drink.
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Race day
2–3 h before the start
1 scoop of beetroot 2–3 h before the start
1 scoop of citrulline 90 minutes before the start
Optional · 90 min before the start
Endurance pro
30 g of carbs · citrulline malate · 200 mg of caffeine
If you include it, skip the separate citrulline on race day. Endurance pro already contains it.
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Just before the start
15–30 min before the start
1 energy gel + 180 ml of water
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During the race
Energy gel
30 g of carbs in a 2:1 ratio
No need to wash it down with water
Number of gels per hour by activity duration Activity 1–2 h 1 gel / h Activity 2–3 h 2 gels / h Activity 2.5 h or more up to 3 gels / h* * only with a trained gut, otherwise stay at 60 g of carbs
Black Cherry contains 75 mg of caffeine
Caffeine kicks in with a 40–60 min delay. Plan for it and don't save this gel for the end of the race.
An effective dose of caffeine is 3–6 mg per 1 kg of body weight.
If Endurance pro (200 mg of caffeine) is part of your protocol, go easy on the Black Cherry gels.