Eating for Adventure

As the saying goes, "you are what you eat", and when it comes to having an active lifestyle, fueling takes top priority. At EO, we have a selection of "fueling" goods that are designed for your specific outdoor activities, will help you to perform well during your run, ride or hike and will make you feel like you have energy to spare!

When it comes to running, cycling or long-distance hiking, having "food" on hand that is packed with calories, easy on your stomach and light to carry is important. Here is our line-up of brands and what they offer...

Maurten gels, drink mixes and bars - Maurten's claim to fame is its unique "hydrogel technology that allows for efficient carbohydrate delivery to the intestines, minimizing stomach issues. For activities under two hours, one or two gels (depending on the specific product and individual needs) can be consumed before and during the activity, with an additional gel possibly needed after the activity, according to Maurten".  Maurten products in store include, gels (100 and 160), drink mixes and energy bars. Marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge, said the following about Maurten, "I'd like to put it this way — Maurten is a game changer in sport." This quote highlights the revolutionary impact of Maurten's hydrogel technology on sports nutrition and performance. 

Happy Yak is a Canadian brand that focuses on meals that "provide the ideal balance of calories, proteins, fibers, and key micronutrients to support your body's needs — whether you're on a multi-day expedition, training hard, or simply enjoying a quick, wholesome meal at home. Freeze-drying allows Happy Yak to preserve the food's original nutritional value, locking in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants without the need for artificial additives. You’re not only getting great taste, but the essential nutrition your body requires to sustain energy, recovery, and overall well-being. Happy Yak meals are designed to nourish active lifestyles — from mountaintop hikes to busy work days — giving you the confidence that you're always fueling your body with clean, complete, and balanced nutrition."

Finally, NAAK, "was born in Canada with one mission: build the most efficient and sustainable fuel for endurance sports. It's all based in one radical idea. Long lasting energy powered by high quality and sustainable ingredients. Performance and sustainability. Or, as they call it, Ultra Energy™. Today, we make sports nutrition for pro ultra-marathoners and first milers, vertica

Gastro-intestinal issues are the first cause of DNF (Do Not Finish) in ultra trail races. When NAAK creators started to race ultra marathons, they discovered the old nutrition products were inadequate because they were too sweet and led to energy crashes and guts problems, and were made with unhealthy ingredients that are bad for the environment. The ideal nutrition product didn't exist. So they created the Näak Ultra Energy™ science." NAAK provides bars, gels, and drink mixes.

At EO, we recognize that sometimes you might hesitate to purchase because you are unsure of how the product tastes. Well, we're going to take the uncertainty out of the equation by hosting an Eating for Adventure Night where you get a chance to actually taste some of these fueling options. Stop by EO on Thursday June 26 at 6 p.m. to trial the products yourself. Also, we're extending a 15% coupon that evening on the three brands noted.