Alex Bell Crowned British 5km Champion - fuelled by FLYCARB

On Saturday, Alex Bell stormed to victory at the Home Nations 5km in Cardiff, claiming her first British road title in 15:46, a huge 10 seconds clear of the field.

5km racing is brutal. It pushes you to your redline, where you're operating at your limit of performance. To eek out a crucial advantage, runners like Alex are increasingly turning to bicarbonate supplementation, to help fight off the lactic burn. That's were FLYCARB’s BICARRB comes in.

-> How does it help in a 5km?

BICARRB works by buffering the acid that builds up in your muscles when you run hard. This means you can hold your pace longer, delay the burn, and still have the power to kick when it matters most.

-> How to use it:

Most runners take BICARRB about 2 hours before a race or key session. The timing allows your blood bicarbonate levels to peak right when you’re on the start line. This approach is perfect for short, intense events like a 5km.

Alex shared her experience with us:

“FLYCARB’s BICARRB really is top tier stuff. It’s played a big factor in my training and racing this season. Some people think it’s just for the track, but for me it comes into its own over the longer distances.”

-> If you've got a 5km coming up and are looking for an edge, head over to our shop to get your BICARRB.