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On Saturday 21st June, Hercules Nicolaou ran at HARP 24, a 24 hour race in which individuals must complete as many 8km laps as possible. 

At HARP 24, there’s no pack to hide in. Just a sun scorched loop, a ticking clock, and the question: How long can you keep moving?

Hercules took 1st place, running 192km in 23 hours 29 mins.

Here’s how he fuelled it. 

48 Hours Out

Thursday:

• 900g carbohydrates from complex sources: pasta, sweet potato, rice

• 7 Core Hydration Sachets + 4 Core Hydration Cans

• Low Protein

The focus was on slow-release fuel and building up glycogen stores gradually.

Friday:

• Another 900g carbs, shifting to simpler sources — white rice, cereal, pizza
  

• Same hydration: 7 Core Hydration Sachets + 4 Core Hydration Cans
  

• Protein stayed low to keep digestion light

The goal was to arrive with full muscle glycogen, topped up sodium, without feeling weighed down Fuel in the tank, not sitting in the gut.

Race Day Morning

The Fuel:

• 2 Core Fuel Bars (Chocolate)
  

• 1 Croissant
  

• 2 Core Hydration Sachets
  

~1800mg sodium | ~100g carbs

The Strategy:

• Slow-release carbs, salt, and familiarity.