Hammer Nutrition Australia

RedZone Protein Recovery Bars

The feedback we constantly get from our customers, is that they want a complete range of Sports Nutrition products from us.

So we formed a new company (RedZone Sports Nutrition) to solely focus on producing a great range of Sports Bars.

RedZone has produced a great tasting, all natural Protein Recovery Bar in 2 flavours:

• Choc-Cherry and
• Berry.

These products contain over 20% whey protein, which is the best type of protein to aid recovery.

To celebrate the launch of this great new product range we are offering a 1 month introductory special - buy a box 10 bars for just $30 (20% discount) Get them while you can!

Labels: endurance nutrition, Redzone, Special Offers

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Lasting The Distance - Video Spills Secrets

After the incredible effort by Russell and Brad to ride across Australia using Hammer Nutrition products as their main fuel, it's the perfect time to show this short (2 min 45 sec) video of Steve Born giving great information about long duration exercise.



Cheers

David

Labels: endurance nutrition, Sports Nutrition

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Photos & Race Report from Michelle's Half Ironman Win

As mentioned below, our sponsored athlete Michelle Wu won the Canberra Half Ironman on the weekend as an Age Grouper!

Check out race pics and report below:

Michelle's Canberra Half Ironman Report

The Swim

I was in the lead bunch of about 5 other girls for the entire swim, bunny hopping between the feet of one girl, then another!

Eventually one chick got away, leaving 4 of us, exiting the 1.9k swim in 29:30min. A nice long 400m run to T1, wettie off and out for the 93km hill fest!

The Bike

My biggest queries pre race were:

1. how hard to push on the bike leg,
2. whether I should ride conservatively and save pennies for the run, or “just GO FOR IT”,
3. and how much to eat.

Loaded with 6 gels on the bike (in the end taking 5), I chose the later, riding pretty much like I would in an Olympic distance race!

I had allowed 3hrs for the ride (about 1hr each lap). First lap went by in 55min, as did the 2nd. 3rd lap however I was starting to feel the pinch of the hills, going round in about 58min.

Much to my surprise, I passed 2 of the Pro Females on the bike leg! Either I was having a great ride, or they were having a bad day. Turned out that I had a pretty strong ride with the 4th fastest split of the Females in 2:51hrs.

Nicely under my target of 3hrs.

The Run

For the first time in a race, I opted for socks on the run. Everything was wet (me included!) so on went the wet socks and shoes – an almost guarantee for blisters! However, I was fortunate to not get any.

My pre race goal was to run 4min/km pace.

It seemed a little ambitious at first, but I knew it was definitely possible given I was in the best run shape of my life. A lot also had to do with how well I fuelled myself on the bike!

Thankfully I had taken in enough gels (thanks Hammer Nutrition!) and had the fuel required to hold that pace.

Every km was marked on the run course, and as each km ticked by, I was actually going just under 4min/k. I felt really comfortable on the run, maintaining a constant pace throughout.

Though breathing hard, but in control, I had plenty of cheering on the flat run course which was fantastic.

The Finish

The finish line was pretty emotional.

My first HIM, and by far the biggest race I’ve ever won!

I had 4 interviews post race and I didn’t even know who the people were! (Apart from the Canberra Times newspaper). It was pretty cool though.

Congrats to the handful of Tridents who also toughed out the long wet day!

I may have won the race, but in my eyes you’re all champions too for getting to the finish line, whether you struggled up Coppins for the 3rd time, or cramped or suffered on the run.

Well done for hanging in there!

Thank you too for all the Tridents out there cheering despite the crappy weather! Especially for the bunch at the top of the Coppins climb (you know who you are!).

You’re a funny lot and made me laugh!

Finally, thanks to super coach and Raeleigh for believing in me.

Michelle

Labels: endurance nutrition, michelle wu australian duathlon champion, Sports Nutrition

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How To Speed Past Your Competitors - On Less!

Here's another short video (3 mins 10 seconds) in the series from the recent Steve Born seminar. Enjoy!

Labels: endurance nutrition, Endurance training, Marathon training, multisport racing, Multisport training, Sports Nutrition, steve born seminar, Triathlon training

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The Area of Fueling With The Worst Consequences

This amazes a lot of people - can you guess what it is?

Find out with this 2 minute 58 second video snippet from the recent Steve Born seminar.

Labels: Cycling training, endurance nutrition, Endurance training, Sports Nutrition, steve born seminar

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Why You Shouldn't Do What You Think You Should

Here's a quick taste of Steve discussing what you should eat the 3 hours before a race (the video is a bit jumpy at the start - it was right when we were readjusting after changing tapes).

Labels: Cycling training, endurance nutrition, Endurance training, Gold Coast Half Ironman, Multisport training, Sports Nutrition, Triathlon training

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Steve Born Seminar A Hit - He Can Show You The Light!

Steve Born is one of the true legends of endurance cycling.

But there's more to Steve than cycling.

Steve is totally dedicated to helping other athletes achieve their very best and to this end has devoted much of his working life to educating athletes on the best way to fuel their bodies.


Steve Doing What He Does Best

Attendees at tonight's Gold Coast Seminar were treated to Steve doing what he does best - providing information in a very relaxed and easy-going manner.

No "I'm a great cyclist so listen to me", just a gentle guy giving great info.

Steve's a true professional and I highly recommend you take some time out of your busy day to come along and meet Steve and have a chat.

As you can see by the pic from tonight - Steve can show you the light!

Don't worry - Steve's jokes are better than mine :o)

Locations & Times

22nd - Sydney - Northern - 7.00pm - Manly Pacific Hotel (Novotel) - 55 Nth Steyne St, Manly 2095

23rd - Sydney - Eastern - 7.00 pm - Icebergs - 1 Notts Ave, Bondi Beach 2026

25th - Melbourne - 6.30 pm - South Yarra Sports - 679 Chapel St. South Yarra 3141
(Sean Foster from www.fluidmovements.com will be co-ordinating this seminar)

29th - Adelaide - 7.30pm - State Association House - 73 Wakefield St, Adelaide 5000

This is one of the best opportunities you will have to learn some of the best information available on Endurance Nutrition!

Click here to register now (All attendees receive more than the small cost of admission in free Hammer products, as well as discounts on Hammer products when buying from the web site over the next 2 months).

David

Labels: endurance nutrition, steve born seminar

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