When sport meets nature, will, and nutrition, inspiring stories emerge.
This is exactly the story that Edgars Pīrants and Līga Neilande wrote this year, participating in one of Europe's most iconic trail races – the MIUT 40km marathon on Madeira Island, Portugal.
🌄 A race that tests character
MIUT (Madeira Island Ultra Trail) is not just a run - it's a journey through rocky trails, fog, and the scent of the mountains, where every step requires concentration, physical endurance, and emotional balance.
This year's 40 km distance with 1,750 meters of elevation gain was a challenge that required precise preparation and nutritional strategy.
Edgars and Līga ran this course in 6 hours and 55 minutes , proving both their physical fitness and team spirit.
💪 Preparation: Fuel for body and mind
The race begins not at the starting line, but months before — in training and daily choices.
To ensure the highest endurance, recovery, and strength during mountain climbs, sports nutrition from mansproteins.com played a crucial role:
- Proteins for muscle recovery after long workouts
- Electrolyte and carbohydrate mixtures before and during competition
- BCAA and Recovery Mix helped maintain focus and reduce muscle fatigue
🏁 Finishing emotions and gratitude
After more than six hours of running, the emotions were indescribable when I reached the finish line. It was not only a physical achievement, but also a mental test , in which every support point - including nutrition - played a significant role.
“We are grateful that mansproteins.com was our trusted ally on this journey. High-quality nutrition helped us not only in training, but also on the day of the competition itself, when every gram of energy was important.” – Edgars Pīrants
🧭 Inspiration for others
This story is not just about one run. It's about daring to step out of your comfort zone and how the right nutritional support can pave the way to the top – both literally and figuratively.
mansproteins.com continues to support athletes who are looking for something more – who understand that the path to the top begins with every day and every choice.
➡️ You can too!
Follow Edgars and Līga's example — set a goal, choose the right diet, and start your story today.
