NORTH SEA ULTRA
2026 EDITION
07 AUGUST 2016
FROM ANIMO CINQUANTENAIRE, BRUSSELS TO SURFER'S PARADISE, KNOKKE
Not to break records.
To discover
what's possible.
THE ORIGIN
It was the summer of 2025. Four runners. One support crew. One simple idea: run from our Brussels studio to the North Sea. No sponsors. No spectators. No media coverage. Just four people determined to discover how far they could go.
125 kilometres across Belgium, finishing with their feet in the sand at Knokke-le-Zoute. Every runner completed the full distance. The support crew provided nutrition, hydration and logistics — never to make it easier, only to keep the challenge alive.
That first edition taught us something important: experiences like this deserve to be shared. On August 7th, 2026, we're doing it again. Bigger. And this time, with you.
Our creatine monohydrate is more than just effective, it’s scientifically proven. From boosting strength to supporting brain health, every benefit is backed by cutting-edge research. But don't just take our word for it, see the evidence for yourself in the foundational studies below.
Evidence-Based Excellence.
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Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: What does the scientific evidence really show?
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Ostojic, S. M. (2021). Nutrients, 13(2), 447.Creatine supplementation is safe and beneficial throughout the lifespan and should not be restricted.
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Muscle creatine loading in men.
Hultman, E., Söderlund, K., Timmons, J. A., et al. (1996). Journal of Applied Physiology, 81(1), 232-237.Effects of creatine monohydrate timing on resistance-training adaptations after 8 weeks in collegiate athletes.
Dinan, N. E., Hagele, A. M., Jagim, A. R., et al. (2022). Frontiers in Sports & Active Living, 4, 1033842.Effect of creatine supplementation and sleep deprivation on cognition, mood and hormones.
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Gualano, B., de Salles Painelli, V., Roschel, H., et al. (2011). Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 43(5), 770-778.Creatine supplementation does not impair kidney function in type 2 diabetic patients.
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Devries, M. C., Phillips, S. M. (2014). Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 46(6), 1194-1203.Use of creatine in the elderly and evidence for effects on cognitive function.
Rawson, E. S., & Venezia, A. C. (2011). Amino Acids, 40(5), 1349-1362.Effects of creatine supplementation on brain function and health.
Dolan, E., Gualano, B., Rawson, E. S., et al. (2022). Nutrients, 14(5), 921.Acute renal failure in a young weight-lifter taking multiple supplements including creatine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Only if you're in a hurry. Loading (2 × 5g servings every day for 4 weeks) saturates your system faster. Otherwise, one daily serving of 5g will get you there over time.
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Muscles absorb creatine fast, but the brain needs a higher dose to see effects. Studies show ~0.1 g/kg/day (about 10 g daily) for 30 days helps boost cognitive performance, especially under stress or sleep deprivation.
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Technically yes, but practically no. You’d need to eat a kilo of red meat or half a kilo of oily fish daily to match one serving of creatine powder, along with all the added calories and saturated fat that come with it.
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Creatine amplifies results from resistance training, sprint work, and high-intensity intervals. It helps you recover quicker, push harder, and progress faster.
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Yes. Over 1,000 studies, including trials using 30g/day for 5 years, confirm it’s safe for healthy individuals. The only consistent side-effect is a small water weight gain (1–2 kg) in your muscles, which is a performance advantage. Concerns about kidney damage, dehydration, or hair loss are myths.
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Purity, safety, and trust. Creapure® is third-party tested, ≥99.9% pure, free from banned substances, and produced to pharmaceutical-grade standards. The majority of creatine on the market is sourced from China, ours comes directly from a trusted source in Germany. When performance matters, quality isn’t optional.