Sports nutrition for trail runners: our brands at a glance

Sportvoeding voor trailrunners: onze merken op een rij - Trail.nl

With Neversecond, we've added a new sports nutrition brand to our range. Can you still see the trails for the trees? Below is a brief explanation of each brand.

Whether you're running a short 15km trail or a 100km ultra, your performance depends heavily on your nutrition. During a long effort, you use a huge amount of energy, sweat out essential electrolytes, and your mental sharpness decreases. The right sports nutrition helps your body in every phase of the run: before, during and after.


Bee Trail.NL You'll find a carefully curated range of sports nutrition products, selected based on ease of use, composition, and feedback from thousands of customers and our own team of experienced runners. From energy gels to recovery shakes and electrolytes: each brand has its own vision. Below, we explain what they stand for—and who they're for.

🧪 Maurten – Pure energy, without stomach complaints

Maurten originates from Sweden and became incredibly popular thanks to the use of it by top athletes like Eliud Kipchoge. The secret lies in its hydrogel technology: thanks to hydrogel technology, the carbohydrates are encased in a gel, making them easier for your stomach to digest and reducing nausea and cramps.


👉 Popular products: Drink Mix 320, Gel 100 and the Gel 160 for ultra-long distances.


💡 For whom?
For runners who want to maximize their performance without stomach problems. Ideal for intense training and competitions. Also used by Killian Jornet.

🦫 Näak – Ultra-fuel op basis van duurzaamheid

Dit Canadese merk legt de focus op duurzame energiebronnen zoals plantaardige eiwitten en gezonde vetten. Näak’s producten zijn ontworpen om urenlang door te kunnen, met name bij ultraruns. Näak is voedingspartner van UTMB.


👉 Populaire producten: Ultra Energy Drink, Ultra Gels en recovery shakes.


💡 Voor wie?
Voor ultralopers en duursporters die een complete mix willen van eiwitten, koolhydraten en vetten.

🧬 Neversecond – Wetenschap als uitgangspunt

Neversecond werkt samen met coaches van Olympische atleten en baseert elk product op sportwetenschappelijke richtlijnen. Alles is nauwkeurig gedoseerd en afgestemd op energiebehoefte per uur.


👉 Populaire producten: C30 Energy Gel, C30+ (met cafeïne) en C30 Drink Mix.


💡 Voor wie?
Voor sporters die hun voedingsstrategie willen optimaliseren op basis van exacte cijfers en trainingsdata. Onder andere gebruikt door UTMB winnaars Jim Walmsley en Katie Schide.

⚙️ Hammer Nutrition – Klassieker met brede visie

Al sinds de jaren '80 is Hammer actief in duursport. Ze onderscheiden zich met producten zonder kunstmatige zoetstoffen en met nadruk op langdurige verbranding.


👉 Populaire producten: Hammer Gel, Perpetuem (voor ultra’s) en Recoverite hersteldrank.


💡 Voor wie?
Voor lopers die volledige controle willen over hun energievoorziening, zonder suikerpieken of dipjes.

🇳🇱 Born – Kracht uit eigen land

Born is van Nederlandse bodem en staat bekend om hun no-nonsense aanpak. Alles is ontwikkeld in samenwerking met profs uit de wielersport en nu ook populair bij trailrunners.


👉 Populaire producten: Super Liquid Gel, Born Iso Pro en de nieuwe Ultra gels.


💡 Voor wie?
Voor lopers die stevige, effectieve voeding zoeken — zonder poespas.

🐵 Chimpanzee – Natural and cheerful

Chimpanzee is a Czech-based brand founded by adventurers. Its products are organic and free of artificial additives.They are often gentler on the stomach and perfect for those who want 'real food'.


👉 Popular products: Energy Chews, Natural Bars, and gels with fruit puree.


💡 For whom?
For those who value clean eating and are looking for natural fuel.

🌱 Moonvalley – Van trailrunners, voor trailrunners

Opgericht door topatleten zoals Emelie Forsberg, Ida Nilsson en Mimmi Kotka. Moonvalley maakt 100% biologische repen die ook echt lekker zijn. Plantaardig, duurzaam en voedzaam.


👉Populaire producten: Energy Bars en Protein Bars.


💡Voor wie?
Voor wie sportvoeding zoekt die je ook met plezier eet ná je training.

🎯 Specific top performers within their niche

Some brands do not have a complete range, but excel in their specialization.Perfect to add to your base:

💊Pillar Performance – For recovery and immunity

Australian brand focused on micronutrition. Their magnesium supplements are known for their excellent absorption, and they also offer complete immune system blends.


👉 Popular products: Triple Magnesium, powder and pills.


💡 For whom?
For athletes who prioritize recovery, sleep and immunity — especially during heavy training periods.

🧂 SaltStick – Electrolytes without the fuss

SaltStick is a lifesaver during strenuous exercise in the heat. The capsules contain exactly what you need to quickly restore your electrolyte balance.


👉 Popular products: Fastchews and electrolyte capsules.


💡 For whom?
For sweaty, cramp-prone runners and anyone who is active for long periods of time in warm weather.

💧Nuun – Fresh, functional and low in calories

Nuun offers electrolytes in the form of effervescent tablets. No sugar bombs, but everything you need for hydration.


👉 Popular products: Nuun Sport.


💡 For whom?
For those who want to hydrate lightly without carbohydrates — for example in warm weather or during gentle workouts.

🍬 Clif Bloks – Energy in block form

Gels not your thing? Clif Bloks are a chewable, easy-to-measure energy source. Convenient to take on the go, without the mess.


👉 Popular products: Caffeine and caffeine-free blocks.


💡 For whom?
For athletes who like to chew and prefer to take in energy in smaller portions.

🧂 Salte – Luxury salt shots with style

Salte is a young brand offering flavorful saline solutions for rapid rehydration. Ideal for hot races or if you want to properly regulate your salt intake.


👉Popular Products: Electrolyte Shot in Variety Pack.


💡 For whom?
For athletes who take their salt intake seriously — with a little flair.

✅Tips: How to choose the right sports nutrition

  • Test during training, never on race day. Every body reacts differently, so try different brands and flavors.
  • Combine brands smartly. Use concentrated, performance-oriented nutrition like Maurten during competitions — and during training, opt for milder, cheaper, or more natural options like Chimpanzee or Born, which are less stressful on your stomach and offer more variety.
  • Pay attention to electrolytes. Especially in warm weather, supplementation is essential.
  • Don't forget recovery. Hammer of Pillar products can make your training more effective by promoting faster recovery.
  • Ask us for help.We are happy to help you with your nutritional strategy in the store or via chat.

Conclusion: slightly less choice stress ;)

Conclusion

Bee Trail.NL we help you put together your optimal nutrition plan. Whether you're running your first 10K trail run or training for a 100K ultra, the right nutrition makes all the difference. 💪


Dirk Schrama

Dirk

Founder ofTrail.NL He's done a lot of running. From all kinds of mud runs to ultra-trails and from the well-known road marathons to hour-long runs. He's tested a lot of shoes and other gear.

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