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Fuelling Your Run

Whether you’ve already racked up a collection of race medals or you’re lacing up for the first time, good nutrition and hydration will make all the difference to your performance. Our top tips on nutrition and hydration for runners cover all you need to know for fuelling your run and for recovery afterwards. We walk you through our tips for your general diet as well as the best foods to eat right before and after a race.

We’ll also serve you up plenty of advice for refuelling and hydrating your body during your run so you don’t find yourself running out of steam. Tuck in!

Nutrition & Hydration Tips

Nutrition & Hydration
Six Foods Every Runner Should Eat

Forget expensive supplements and shakes. The best sports nutrition products are right under your nose.

Nutrition & Hydration
What To Eat Before A Run

When it comes to pre-run nutrition, your best bet is to play it safe. And by safe, we mean familiar.

Nutrition & Hydration
Why Caffeine Can Be Good For Running

LET’S raise a mug to caffeine. For its all-round boosting ability and cheapness and the fact that even scientists say it works.

Nutrition & Hydration
Fuel Up With Dark Chocolate

There are occasions when you can indulge an appetite for refined or sugar foods, like dark chocolate, white bread or jam.

Nutrition & Hydration
Healthy Fats to Fuel Your Run

Contrary to popular myth, fat can be good for you! Fat is also a rich source of energy for runners and can play an important role in our health.

Nutrition & Hydration
Top 10 Fuel Foods For Runners

Here are our top 10 foods to help sustain energy levels and boost the immune system to keep you in tip top health for your general training.

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