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World Record Set By Marc Newman

July 23, 2016

Marc Newman has become the first person to complete a Dungeness to France channel crossing.

With conditions perfect for an attempt at the crossing, Marc set off from Dungeness, Kent at 8:30 am on Friday morning. Some 16 hours and 9 minutes, just after midnight on Saturday 23rd of July Marc came ashore south of Boulogne-sur-Mer.

Marc Newman - world record channel crossing route map

The traditional route to swim the English Channel is approximately 21 miles and lies between Dover and Calais. Starting at Dungeness takes the total distance up to 26 miles. The swim has been attempted a couple of times - including an attempt by Marc in 2015 - but has never been completed before today.

A World First - Why Take The Short Route?

Marc was supported by the CSA pilot boat Sea Leopard, skipper Stuart Gleeson and coach/CSA Vice President Tom Watch.

About Marc Newman

Marc Newman is an Elivar Featured Athlete and is using his swim to raise funds for Julia's House. With over £3,000 raised so far you can help Marc smash his target by donating now HERE

Nutrition

Elivar was delighted to support Marc through the use of our ENDURE range of Sustained Energy & Protein products which played an important part in Marc's training and crossing attempt. Endure delivers sustained release energy - perfect for sustained efforts such as long distance swimming - and it's easier on the stomach than many other energy products. Learn more about Endure HERE

Elivar's Sustain Go! Energy Gels Fuelling BigFeat Events' Success

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BigFeat Events, recognized for orchestrating captivating endurance events, stands out for its dynamic blend of cycling and running sportives. The recent "Beast to the East" cycling sportive, held on May 21st, is a sterling example of their commitment to crafting exhilarating experiences. A cornerstone of the success and popularity of these events has been the provision of Sustain Go! energy gels, generously sponsored by Elivar.

Previous running and events such as the "Bigwayround Trail Run" and "BigSea Trail Run" also benefited from the free distribution of Sustain Go! energy gels, much to the participants' delight. The energy boost and quicker recovery offered by these gels have consistently been instrumental in empowering athletes to perform their best.

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NMN: Boosting Your Health from the Kitchen to the Medicine Cabinet

May 29, 2023

Did you know that Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN), the star ingredient in numerous anti-aging supplements, also moonlights in several foods you might already enjoy? It's true! NMN is a vital precursor to NAD+, a molecule crucial to many biological processes, like cell growth, DNA repair, and metabolism. But as we age, NAD+ levels take a hit, and bolstering them through NMN intake can be beneficial. Now the question arises, can we simply count on our daily meals for our NMN fix?

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Add 5 Years to Your Life: How Endurance and Outdoor Sports Boost Longevity

May 03, 2023

In the quest for a longer, healthier life, recent studies have found an encouraging connection between endurance and outdoor sports and longevity. One of these studies, conducted by the International Longevity Centre UK, analysed Commonwealth Games competitor records dating back to 1930. The study revealed that top-level athletes can live up to five years longer than the general population, with men's longevity boosted most by 24% - 29% in case of aquatic, track and indoor sports, which translates to between 4.5 and 5.3 extra years of life. Women experienced a 22% increase in longevity across all sports categories equating to 3.9 extra years of life.

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