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Scientists and elite endurance athletes are unlocking enhanced performance by going beyond previous theories about how much fuel our bodies can absorb on the run. David Smyth turned lab rat to investigate whether more can be more for everyday runners, too

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It’s fair to say that the demand for ultra events has never been bigger. It’s not just cycling, either – ultra-running has seen a similar boom too. When century rides and marathons are no longer enoug

The gels and bars that fuel our long rides fall into the increasingly vilified ‘ultra-processed’ category. But are they really a risk to our health? Anita Bean investigates

No salaries, no cameras, no guarantees – yet they train and race like their lives depend on it. Chris Marshall-Bell meets five full-time riders laying it on the line for the sheer love of it

Racehorses are fuelled for speed, but the same high-starch diets that power them on the track can leave lasting digestive stress. Dr Tom Shurlock explains how to rebuild gut health, support condition and keep your ex-racer thriving this winter