How to Fuel a Parkrun PB

parkrun: the friendly, free, weekly 5k that welcomes walkers, joggers, buggy-pushers, and finish-line sprinters alike. It’s a celebration of community, movement, and it's an event that FLYCARB loves!

Now let's be clear, parkrun is not a race. NOT A RACE. That said... we all know someone (maybe even you) who checks the results page by 10am and has a few secret goals, like finally dipping under 20 minutes or edging out that guy with the springy stride and short shorts.

One secret weapon to a new Parkrun PB is to get your fueling right. Read on to learn about our fueling tips and how to integrate Bicarrb into your plan.

6:30am — Light Breakfast

Yes, it’s early. But if you want to run well at 9am, you need time to digest. Aim for something light and carb-rich — a banana and a slice of toast, a small bowl of porridge, or a rice cake with honey. An early start gives the body time to loosen up ready for a hard effort.

7:00am — Bicarrb Time

This is your secret edge. Taking bicarrb about two hours before you run gives your body time to absorb and raise blood buffering capacity — helping you manage the lactic burn when you kick for that final kilometre.

Pro tip: If you're new to bicarb, try it on a training day first to get used to the process.

8:00–8:45am — Top-Up Carbs

About an hour before the start, sip on our HICARB drink mix. You don’t need a huge amount — this is just to keep blood sugar stable and muscles happy.

The Result?
By 9am, you’re carb-loaded, buffered, and ready to push for that PB. Sure, parkrun isn’t a race… but if it were, you’d be ready to podium.

Head over to our shop to get the fuel you need.

See you at the barcode scanner!