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Top Race Day Supplements

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Race day is the result of all your hard training. You want to feel energised, stay hydrated, and avoid cramps to crush your personal best. With these top race-day supplements, you can give yourself the edge you need to achieve your running goals.

Energy:

If you run for longer than 1 hour, the proper nutrition and supplements are necessary to help you perform. Energy gels are a great and easy way to provide carbohydrates, energy, and hydration when running. They provide the essential nutrients to increase alertness, reduce fatigue, and relieve muscle pain.

Our Top Energy Gels:

Fluid Energy Gel By Pure Sports Nutrition

  • 24g carbohydrates per serve
  • Uses real carbohydrates and electrolytes
  • Real fruit juices, concentrates and fruit purees
  • Premium New Zealand honey, ground kola nut and real cinnamon

Beta Fuel Gel By Science In Sport

  • Refuel on the go with easy to carry sachets
  • 1:0.8 ratio of 40g carbohydrates
  • Minimise gastrointestinal discomfort
  • Banned substance free

Isotonic Energy Gel (Velocity Fuel Breathe) By Applied Nutrition

  • Replenish of calories and carbohydrates stores
  • Support oxygen intake when exercising
  • High carbohydrate intake and zero sugar
  • Informed-sports batch tested for athletes

Electrolyte Gummies By Body Science Bsc

  • Contains four electrolytes, including magnesium, potassium, sodium and calcium
  • Support and maintain energy levels and production
  • Support body electrolyte balance
  • Support and maintain healthy muscle contraction function
  • HASTA tested for purity and safety

Pure Energy Chews By Pure Sports Nutrition

  • Packed with carbohydrates and electrolytes
  • Soft to chew and not too sweet or over flavoured
  • Gut-friendly formulation
  • Perfect grab-and-go energy source

Hydration:

Electrolytes: Sweating is a runner's reality, but losing essential electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and cramping. Studies suggest electrolyte supplementation during long runs (over an hour) can improve performance and reduce hyponatremia (low sodium levels). Look for electrolyte tablets or sports drinks specifically formulated for endurance athletes.

Our Top 3 Hydration Supps are:

Performance Hydration By Endura

  • Magnesium amino acid chelate ("Meta Mag")
  • Sodium chloride
  • Calcium amino acid chelate
  • Potassium citrate

Go Electrolyte Sports Fuel By Science In Sport

  • Formulated with 4 key electrolytes for optimal hydration
  • 36 grams of carbohydrate per 500ml serving
  • Fast absorbing formula
  • Banned substance free

Electrolyte Hydration By Pure Sports Nutrition

  • 5% carbohydrate content for energy delivery
  • Support hydration
  • Help to replenish energy stores
  • Support electrolytes delivery

Cramp Prevention:

Muscle cramping during race day can be painful, annoying, and frustrating. If you have been training day in and day out to achieve your personal best, cramps can impact your ability to perform. One theory around muscle cramping is dehydration. You lose essential electrolytes, water, and minerals when you sweat a lot. Replenishing the body with vital nutrients and minerals can help prevent cramping during race day.

Our Top 3 Camp Prevention Supplements:

Max By Endura

  • Reduced frequency and intensity of any cramping that may occur
  • Improved overall endurance performance
  • Enhanced muscle strength contractions.
  • Recovery of the electrolyte levels that are typically depleted during intense exercise sessions

Triple Magnesium (Tablets) By Pillar Performance

  • Support muscle health
  • Reduce muscle cramps
  • Help relieve sleeplessness
  • Support nervous system health

Electrolyte Replacement Capsules By Pure Sports Nutrition

  • Contains the electrolytes, sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium
  • Added vitamin D and B6 for better electrolyte absorption
  • Helps to prevent cramps
  • Support hydration and muscle function
  • Support reduction of fatigue and tiredness

Recovery:

Your body's recovery is as important as the run itself. The right nutrition and supplements can help reduce inflammation, speed up muscle recovery, and improve overall performance.

Our Top Supps for Recovery:

Blackcurrant Recovery By Pure Sports Nutrition

  • 100% New Zealand Ben Ard Blackcurrants
  • The equivalent of over 30 blackcurrants in every scoop
  • Contains no additives, preservatives or unnecessary refined sugar
  • Assist in bodily output

Lean Whey By Genetix Nutrition

  • 32.1g of protein and 154 calories
  • High quality protein blend of whey protein concentrate and whey protien isolate
  • 2.1g of carbohydrates and 2g of sugar
  • 6.6g of branched-chain amino acids
  • Support muscle repair and recovery

Perform & Recover Protein By Body Science Bsc

  • HASTA-certified and Gluten free
  • High protein with a blend of whey protein concentrate and milk protein concentrate
  • 3g of creatine per serving
  • 6g of essential amino acids
  • 8g of branched-chain amino acids

Optimizer By Endura

  • Improve Endurance
  • Enhance Recovery
  • Reduces Fatigue

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