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Imagine having an energy gel that you can actually LOOK FORWARD to eating (*gasp*) during your training and racing! Look no further, friends - VALA has got you covered.VALA gels are made from 100% natural ingredients, taste great and are kind on your tum. Don't just take our word for it though - read what VALA user @steff_runs had to say about using VALA gels during his run:"Tried my first @valaenergy gel today. Got to say, I was dead impressed. It tasted excellent, was easy to digest, caused no stomach issues, had quite a nice texture to it (slightly thicker than many gels but easy...

Ok folks, let’s talk fuelling up. After all, who doesn’t love a good evening of carb loading the night before a big run or ride? Carbs are the the go-to before a long endurance session as they’re the ideal energy source for our bodies. This is because they can be converted more easily than protein or fats into glucose, which is the main form of sugar that's transported and used by the body. This is often considered to be our primary energy source.During our regular daily activities, carbs and fat help to keep our energy levels up. As we increase the intensity...

I know it might seem like VALA is all about the trails, but our gels can often be seen making a sneaky appearance at the gym! Here’s amazing physio Mitch from @elite_performance_therapy using VALA in the gym before his treadmill sprint training.If there’s one thing I could tell my younger self when I started my exercise journey, it would be to schedule regular physio appointments and make stretching a priority. I was arguably a lot less committed to stretching and cooling down when I first started running and doing HIIT exercises. The result? I’d find myself getting stuck in a cycle of...

If you've been following VALA on Instagram for a while, you'll no doubt have seen Tom popping up on our page. He's often spotted reppin' a VALA top, hair pushed back with a buff and a VALA gel safely tucked into his running vest to fuel up his long runs. You might remember this iconic and hilarious 'official unofficial' VALA ad that Tom created whilst out on his runs, which had us all in stitches. Tom has been with us from the very start and has always been such an incredible ambassador for VALA, so it's great to officially have him on our team. Keep scrolling to find out what...

Running a start-up comes with it’s fair share of highs and challenges, especially during these unpredictable times. Taking the rough with the smooth is all part of the start-up ride, but one of my favourite aspects of being a business owner is hearing the incredible feedback that our customers take the time to send. I really do value each and every piece of feedback that VALA receives and it means so much to hear that all kinds of people are enjoying our gels.When I first had the idea for VALA energy gels, I somewhat naively thought it would be a...

I meet so many people that tell me how much they love running then immediately follow it up with “...but I’m not a ‘real’ runner”. Let’s get one thing straight folks, if you’re out there pounding the trails and pavements week after week, month after month, you had better believe that you’re a REAL runner.What makes a ‘real’ runner anyway? Comparing your mileage or time to other runners is not the way forward for boosting your morale or motivation. Create your own version of what a great run is - be it smashing your own PB or running a new...