Challenge Wanaka Nutrition

Balance

Nutra-Life Health and Fitness Ltd have once again signed up as the nutrition sponsor. Nutra-Life has been manufacturing sports and general supplements in New Zealand since 1984 and will support the event under the Balance range of nutritional products.

Several of the country's leading triathletes including Andrea Hewitt (World Cup winner Austria 2007 and Commonwealth Games medalist), Nicky Samuels (World Cup podium Austria 2007) and Cameron Brown all use the products to ensure they train well, recover quickly and ready for race day.

Andrea says, "I am continually pushing the boundaries in training and Balance nutrition allows me to push myself to the limit, optimize my training and more importantly, recover... definitely and unfair advantage!"

The “Elite Fuel Supply” products in the” Endurance System” provide products that will support your performance needs prior to, during and after training and competition. They have been developed using the latest science and the finest ingredients. Not only do they deliver on performance they also come in new flavours, taste great and mix well. They have some unique formulations and ingredients that potentially can provide a competitive advantage to you.

The products are available from all health food, pharmacy, Rebel Sports and other sports retailers throughout New Zealand.

Please do not make the error of waiting until race day to use these products. You should train with them to ensure your body works effectively with them

The “Endurance System” supplied on course consists of:

Gels Elite Fuel Supply - Squeezepack Tropical 20gms of carbohydrate in a single sachet that tastes great

Electrolyte Drink Elite Fuel Supply - Powder Orange Crush Your isotonic, electrolyte formula that tastes great

Em's Power Cookie-Bars

Most Kiwi endurance athletes have come across these fantastic energy bars that not only do the job but taste great too. They feature low glycaemic index rolled oats for sustained energy with a moderate fat and protein content. They are easy to eat and digest under exertional stress and do not cause stomach problems because of the rolled-oats, easy digestibility and natural ingredients. Plus as they are all natural, there is no foul after-taste.

In the words of current Challenge Wanaka women's champion, Gina Crawford:

"When I'm racing the most crucial aspect is nutrition. Em's Power Cookies and Bars are made from natural ingredients and have the perfect blend of carbohydrate and protein to fuel me through the race. When I'm the bike for over 5 hours, I crave real food and Em's products give me what I need and of course they taste incredible."

Click here for a special training pack offer from Em's Power Cookies.

Em's Power Cookie-Bar in Chocolate Oat Explosion Nutrition per 80 gram Bar: 307 kcal; Protein 5.3g; Fat 9.4g (4.3g sat fat); Carb 50.8g (25.7g sugars); Sodium 189mg Heart-healthy, low GI rolled oats Raisins provide vitamins, minerals, phyto-nutrients, anti-oxidants, natural sugar & fibre No trans fats or butter Sunflower oil provides healthy monounsaturated & omega-6 fats Powerful antioxidants from dark chocolate