From Plantar Fasciitis to Peak Performance: Why We Built FLYCARB Collagen

Josh Elston-Carr Josh Elston-Carr

If there is one thing that we have learned over several decades of athletics, it is that training consistency is king when it comes to performance

You can have the highest-tech shoes, the best supplements (like our BICARRB!), and the best race-day pacing strategy, but if a persistent niggle sidelines you for three weeks, your fitness will stall. Staying consistent means staying injury-free, and with the vast majority of runners' injuries coming from connective tissue damage, it's important to do everything possible to ensure that connective tissue is supported.

So, today, we’re excited to introduce FLYCARB Collagen, a product specifically formulated to support the connective tissues that keep you moving, training, and performing day in, day out.

A Personal Story: Dealing with Plantar Fasciitis

The inspiration for this product came from a place almost every runner knows too well: injury frustration.

Last summer, after pacing two 5,000m track races in a new pair of spikes, I (Josh) picked up a niggling case of plantar fasciitis. If you’ve ever experienced it, you know the pain.

For months, I tried the conventional treatments:

  • Daily ice rolling and endless calf stretching
  • Avoiding carbon-plated shoes entirely
  • Night splints and forced rest

Despite all of it, the pain lingered.

Then in January, after Jack pointed me toward recent sports science research, I decided to try supplementing with targeted collagen peptides alongside my rehab. Within three weeks, the persistent pain had completely cleared up.

Now, let's be transparent: correlation isn't causation. Was it the collagen alone? Or was it the precise combination of tendon loading, rest, and time finally coming together? It was likely a blend of all three. But I was left convinced, and I have been taking collagen daily ever since.

Given how critical unbroken training blocks are to reaching your potential, bringing a high-grade connective tissue support product into the FLYCARB range was an easy decision.

What Is Collagen (and How Does It Work)?

When we talk about collagen in performance nutrition, we are specifically talking about collagen peptides. These are the specific amino acids that make up the structural framework of your tendons, ligaments, and joints.

Think of these amino acids like LEGO® bricks:

[ Heavy Training / Rehab ] ➔ Breaks down tissue
[ Collagen Peptides ]     ➔ Supplies exact LEGO® bricks
[ Rebuilt Connective Tissue ]

When your body repairs micro-tears in connective tissue after a hard workout, it needs the precise building blocks required to rebuild that structure. Supplementing with collagen peptides delivers those amino acids in the exact shapes and ratios your body requires for fast, effective maintenance.

Timing Helps: The Pre-Workout Advantage

Unlike standard protein powders that you might take after a workout for muscle recovery, collagen works best when taken before you load the tissue.

Recent exercise physiology research shows that taking collagen peptides 30 to 60 minutes before exercise spikes the amino acids in your bloodstream right as blood flow to your tendons and ligaments increases during movement. This timing maximizes collagen synthesis, helping your body direct those building blocks straight into the active tissue.

Introducing FLYCARB Collagen

We designed FLYCARB Collagen to be the highest-quality, most suitable for connective tissue support:

  • 100% Pure Collasel® Pro Bovine Collagen: Uncompromised quality with optimal bioavailability.
  • Neutral & Soluble:Unflavoured, dissolving easily into both hot and cold liquids
  • Simple Daily Dosing: 10g per day (two scoops). Each 300g pouch provides a full 30-day supply.

How to Use It in Your Daily Routine

Here are a few suggestions on how to integrate collagen into your daily routine:

  1. The Morning Coffee Ritual (Jack's favourite): Stir a scoop into your morning milky coffee about an hour before a morning session. It dissolves instantly and adds a smooth creaminess.
  2. The Pre-Workout Fuel: Mix a scoop directly into your pre-run HICARB or hydration bottle on your way out the door.
  3. The Rehab & Strength Protocol: Take your serving in a glass of water 45 minutes before a strength workout, rehab routine, or mobility session to optimize tissue remodeling while those targeted areas are under load.

Ready to protect your training momentum?

Check out FLYCARB Collagen in the store today and keep your connective tissue as strong as your ambition.

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