Näak - Long Lasting Fueling

by Pure Running

 

We first came across Näak on a trip to the home of Trail/Mountain Running, Chamonix, France. We were met with this nutrition brand that was everywhere! This is due to their official partnership with UTMB, showcasing the brands prevalence in endurance sport. 

We currently stock a range of Naak products - Energy bars, Energy waffles, Energy gels, Energy drink mix, Recovery powder and Energy Puree's.

There are some exciting flavours to try from Peanut butter & Chocolate to Mango Coconut and Apple & Maple Syrup. There is even a Ultra Energy Drink Mix in Salted Soup and an Ultra Energy Puree in Sweet Potatoes & Butternut Squash.

Näak was born in Canada with one mission: build the most efficient and sustainable fuel for endurance sports. It's all based on one radical idea. Long lasting energy powered by high quality and sustainable ingredients. 

Why Näak?

Gastro-intestinal issues are the first cause of DNF (Do Not Finish) in ultra trail races. When Minh and Will started to race ultra marathons, they discovered the old nutrition products were inadequate - because they were too sweet leading to energy crashes and gut problems. Also they 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.

(Gastrointestinal symptoms affect 85% of long distance runners and are the leading cause of DNF, or "Did Not Finish" (23%).*)

In 2016, Naak discovered that endurance athletes were bonking because of inadequate products:

  • use of products made for short to medium distances
  • lack of protein and overuse of sugar that leads to energy crashes and guts problems
  • unsustainable ingredients that harm the environment

At Näak, they launched a range of new products specifically made for ultra distance that helps athletes perform with no gastro-intestinal discomfort.

The technology developed is based on 3 pillars:

  • A mix of simple and complex natural carbohydrates to avoid sugar crash and ensure a long lasting energy
  • Complete & sustainable proteins with natural BCAAs to reduce muscle fatigue and optimize your glycogen store
  • A blend of electrolytes to replenish minerals lost in sweat and prevent cramping.

 

    

 

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