Bethany Thompson – MTB

I would have to say that Hammer Nutrition’s Perpetuem completely changed my approach to training and racing nutrition; it is just amazing. I rode the Australian solo 24 Hour mountain bike championships with Perpetuem as my only food source.

I never got hungry and really only needed a gel here and there to keep me smiling. The Hammer Nutrition guide on sports nutrition for endurance racing is spot on and the team have always been readily available to answer questions.

1. What are your sporting aspirations?
I would love to place in Open Women at Aus Champs in solo 24hr racing in the next few years.

2. Who is your sporting hero?
James Williamson. He was a good friend, amazing guy and inspirational rider.

3. What is your favourite race? Why?
I love solo 24 hour racing. It is raw and not only a physical challenge but an incredible mental challenge too.

4. What is your greatest sporting achievement?
I was fourth in my age category at the 2011 solo 24 hour Australian Championships. I was also first in my age category in the 2008 solo 24 hour Australian Championships.

5. What Hammer Nutrition products do you use?
As a base I use Perpetuem and Endurolytes when racing. I top this up with Hammer Gels and Hammer Bars when needed. I also use Recoverite after long rides and races.

6. Why do you Hammer Nutrition?
Hammer Nutrition have a range of products which meet all my training and racing needs and I really enjoy them! They have fuel for racing, electrolytes, gels and bars for shorter races or top ups, and recovery products for afterwards.

7. Favourite Quote:
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go” T.S. Eliot.