Introducing: Maurten

First things first: Maurten is pronounced like Morten. The company is named after Mårten, a triathlete and family friend of Olof Sköld, the founder and entrepreneur behind Maurten. The name Maurten was chosen because the...

Kimi Schreiber: Possibly My Best Race

Stomach issues are never pleasant. You don't have to be a professional athlete to know that. You feel uncomfortable, all the blood seems to pool in your stomach, and bloating becomes your primary focus. Whatever...

Introducing: Pillar Performance

At Sporthunger, our primary focus revolves around macronutrients like proteins, fats, and especially carbohydrates, which serve as the essential fuel for intense runs. However, micronutrients also play a crucial role in maintaining overall health. Despite...

How best to train carbohydrate intake

Our experience in coaching and current studies have shown that approx. 60g of carbohydrates per hour in a race is a good guideline to be adequately supplied with energy and at the same time not...

Introducing: Nääk

The first thing you notice about the company Näak is its name. The 'Ä' looks Scandinavian or even German. However, the company is based in Canada and was founded by two former triathletes from France....

Carrot and stick - My first Ironman

Text: Franzi Reng. Photos: Joel Reischmann und Marcel Hilger   There are countless things that I learned during my first Ironman, not only about the extreme form of physical and mental exertion, but also about myself...

There's no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong gear

Some runners use the fall and winter as an excuse to take an extended break and then wonder where their form has gone in the spring. We can help you here. With the right clothing...

Introducing: Neversecond

If there was a competition for the fastest growing sports nutrition company, Neversecond would definitely be on the podium. The company was founded in 2020 and has since released a full range of sports nutrition...

Emotions and Commerce - Our UTMB week

I still remember my first time UTMB. The first view of Mont Blanc, the entrance to Chamonix, all the over-fit people on their shake-out runs, the doubts as to whether I even belong here. I...

Introducing SaltStick

For many runners, summertime means carefree, lightly dressed running in wonderful sunshine. For some it also means heavy sweating, which is often accompanied by salt marks on clothing and the risk of dehydration. Sweating is...