Fuel May 28, 2026

How to Fuel The Lakesman Triathlon: Half & Full Distance Guide

A simple Lakesman fuelling guide for half and full-distance triathletes. Learn what to take before the swim, how to fuel the bike, when to use gels...

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Marathon April 16, 2026

Marathon Tapering: Don’t Taper the Wrong Thing

A smart marathon taper isn’t just about running less. It’s about protecting the work you’ve already done. Here’s a simple guide to tapering your tr...

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b vitamins April 13, 2026

B Vitamins in Energy Gels: Why KMC Adds B3, B5, B6 & B12

B vitamins don’t “create” energy — they help your body turn food into usable fuel. Here’s why Kendal Mint Co includes B3, B5, B6 and B12 in our gel...

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Hay Fever August 15, 2025

Mint, Menthol, Hay Fever & Performance | A Practical Guide

In a few minutes you’ll know exactly how menthol—from our mint-based gels and bars—can help you feel less bunged up during hay fever season and pot...

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creatine May 14, 2025

Creatine for Cyclists | Boost Power & Recovery

KMC Creatine is trusted by cyclists to boost explosive power, endurance, and recovery. Ideal for hill climbs, sprints, and big training blocks. Rid...

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creatine May 01, 2025

Creatine for Runners? Here’s Why It’s a Game Changer

Think creatine is just for weightlifters? Think again. Runners everywhere are now using KMC Creatine to improve endurance, reduce recovery time, an...

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electrolytes March 25, 2022

Why You Need to Focus on Hydration

When you think about your health, do you ever wonder how many hours of exercise you should get each week? Do you worry about the amount of fat in...

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benefits of caffeine March 25, 2022

Top 5 Reasons to Drink Coffee Before a Workout

If you're the type of person who regularly enjoys a cup of coffee in the morning or afternoon, you might be aware of the brain benefits it provi...

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endurance nutrition March 21, 2022

Refillable Energy Gels - The Sustainable Solution to Endurance Sports Nutrition?

Energy Gels -  A staple product in fueling endurance events. Highly convenient, fast and efficient sources of carbohydrate during exercise in a li...

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challenge March 15, 2022

The Fred Whitton Challenge 2026 & How to Fuel it

A practical Fred Whitton Challenge fuelling plan: what to eat before the start, how to hit your carbs-per-hour target across 113 miles and 3,000m o...

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Energy Gels March 01, 2022

Why do some energy gels hurt my stomach?

Energy gels are a popular, convenient way for endurance athletes at any level to take on a substantial amount of carbohydrates in a short space of ...

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How to fuel your marathon February 28, 2022

How to fuel your Marathon

Entered a Marathon recently? Don't worry we've got you covered... 

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cycling gels January 18, 2022

Energy Gels 101 - What are they and should I use them?

What are Energy Gels? Energy gels are a great way to help with endurance and energy. Put simply - they are a highly convenient, fast and efficient ...

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active indoors January 08, 2022

Stuck at home? Simple at-home workouts to keep you Active

Working from home can be difficult enough. Particularly as an athlete, runner cyclist or just generally active person but whatever your ability,...

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July 06, 2021

How to fuel your game - Supercharge your 90 minutes

Football is a high-intensity sport which requires some pretty serious endurance to perform at your best for the full 90 minutes. Statistics show ...

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June 08, 2021

Race Day Nutrition Pt. 4 - Post-race Recovery

Post race, it's really important to focus on your recovery and Nutrition is arguably one of the most important parts of recovering after a hard e...

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June 02, 2021

Race Day Nutrition Pt.3 - Fueling during your Race

Whatever your race discipline, fuelling right during the race is all about balance and thinking ahead.  Whether you're out on the bike, running a...

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May 24, 2021

Race Nutrition Pt.2 - Pre-race Fueling the morning of

The day is finally here, you've done everything you can to prepare. Now how do we make sure we are fueled right throughout the morning? One of th...

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May 22, 2021

Race Nutrition Pt.1 - Fueling right starts the day before

Actually, fueling right starts during training and finding the fuel that works best for you! It's important to begin fueling right the day before ...

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January 25, 2021

How KMC NRG GEL is designed to give your body the best

At KMC we are passionate about providing you with the best in Taste, Texture and Performance across our product range. Here's 7 reasons why KMC ...

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January 01, 2021

"Veganuary" For athletes - Good or Bad?

Veganuary for athletes - good or bad?  So it's a pretty tough time for all, stuck at home, no events, but for good reason! Perhaps this is perfec...

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July 28, 2020

Can running help you lose weight?

Now more than ever, it's important for us to stay fit and healthy. We caught up with Team KMC's very own, Harry Lancaster (aka @Runningtoeatmore)...

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July 28, 2020

Why Mobility is Important for Runners and How to Improve it

We've teamed up with the incredibly experienced Lee Bradbury otherwise known as @theintrepidathlete Coach, Ultra marathon runner, Spine Challenge...

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June 26, 2020

8 Tips for Training for your first Ultramarathon

Some great, straight-forward tips on training for your first Ultramarathon by Team KMC's one and only Charlotte Clarke!First off, what is an ultr...

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protein June 23, 2020

Recovery 101: Why Protein is key to a successful athlete's diet

"Protein" a buzzword thrown around by gym-goers but it isn't all about big biceps and pumping Iron Rapid Protein recovery is just as important fo...

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April 20, 2020

The "Dual-Charge" 2:1 Carbohydrate Ratio - How to maximise your potential

Carbohydrates are fuel to the human body. A bit like a car, your body needs to be re-fueled and can only store a certain amount in its "fuel tan...

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