When organizing our Training Camp in Monaco, our goal was simple: create an environment where our athletes—Arthur Horseau and Arnaud Guilloux—could train efficiently and unlock their full potential. To make this happen, we provided top-notch facilities and a great support team of Sports Osteopaths, National Coaches, and partners.
Nutrition in particular plays a pivotal role in endurance sports performance, and we wanted to make sure our athletes were able to test specific nutritional strategies to enhance their training sessions.
Here are some of the key takeaways from the camp.
Nutritional Strategies for Long-Distance
Our athletes had a session with MZ Coaching in which they tackled the 8x800m. Marathon runners often utilize this session to fine-tune their pace and consider it the ultimate test and “dress rehearsal” before the grand event, but the training is relevant to triathlons as well.
For this session, our athletes consumed:
- 1 serving Nrgy Drink Buffer with 500ml of water before the session
- 1 Nrgy Gel 45 during the session
- 1 serving of Regen within 30 minutes post-session
Running training session at the iconic Louis II Stadium.
Sodium Bicarbonate to Delay Lactate Acid
One of the products the athletes used during the Training Camp was Nrgy Drink Buffer. It contains sodium bicarbonate, which is proven to increase performance during short bursts of extreme intensity. Here’s what Arnaud Guilloux had to say.
"During my intense sessions, I have tried a range of sports nutrition products, but when I tried the Nrgy Drink Buffer for the first time, I really have the feeling that it delays the arrival of lactate acid. I was able to go further and put in even more effort. It works like no other!”
Arnauld and Arthur during cycling session
Morning Training: The Power of Fasted Sessions
Fasted morning sessions are a cornerstone of endurance training, offering unique metabolic benefits. However, they should be limited to twice a week, with carbohydrate replenishment immediately afterward.
