Collection: Long-Distance Endurance Drinks for Cycling, Running and Triathlon

The best long-distance sports drink depends on how long you will be training or racing. For endurance sessions lasting up to around 3 hours, choose HEED® for carbohydrate energy, hydration and electrolytes in one drink. For efforts lasting 3 hours or longer, choose Perpetuem® as a sustained long-distance energy drink containing complex carbohydrate, soy protein and healthy fat.

best long-distance sports drink: HEED or Perpetuem?

HEED and Perpetuem have separate endurance purposes. HEED is the lighter sports drink choice for hydration, electrolytes and energy during shorter endurance sessions. Perpetuem is the long-distance liquid-fuel choice for prolonged cycling, running, triathlon and ultra-endurance events.

when HEED is the better choice

• Your ride, run, swim or training session is expected to last up to around 3 hours.
• You want carbohydrate energy and electrolytes in the same bottle.
• You prefer a citric-acid-free sports drink.

Shop HEED sports drink → or compare HEED formats and flavours.

when Perpetuem is the better choice

• Your cycling, running, triathlon or ultra-endurance effort will last 3 hours or longer.
• You need sustained liquid fuel rather than a lighter carbohydrate-and-electrolyte drink.
• You prefer a formula containing carbohydrate, soy protein and healthy fat.

Shop Perpetuem long-distance fuel → or compare Perpetuem formats.

Still deciding? Read the HEED vs Perpetuem guide for a fuller comparison.

support for long-distance endurance

Anti-Fatigue Caps provide additional nutritional support alongside your normal fuel, fluids and electrolytes during long events.

After prolonged exercise, switch from fuelling to recovery with Recoverite®, a carbohydrate and protein recovery drink.

This comparison is published by Hammer Nutrition UK to explain the intended use of its HEED and Perpetuem products. Test your chosen fuelling approach during training before using it in an important event.