Running Nutrition & Body Care

Engery gels are designed for endurance workouts, especially if your sessions tend to last longer than 90 minutes. Whether you’re training, taking part in competitive races and marathons or enjoy casual long-distance running; nutrition and hydration should be at the top of your list. We’ve put together a great variety of energy gels for running for everyone to enjoy, no matter your skill or performance level, you’ll be able to find an energy supplement to suit you.

Sport nutrition is a performance enhancing component that relies on other aspects of preparation and with that being said, you still need to make sure that you have the right sports clothes and equipment to help you get the most out of of your activities and perform your best. So finding the right pair of running trainers is just as important as wearing the right running clothes and having the appropriate running accessories to enhance your experience. 

The best energy gels for running 

Choosing the right energy supplement can sometimes be confusing, but understanding what you need from your supplements is a good place to start. You should choose your running nutrition depending on your choice of activity and what kind of kind fuel-power is required to help you get the most out of your runs. For example if your running for long distances then energy gels for half marathons would be a good choice due the slow-releasing and long-lasting effects. Try our award winning Decathlon Aptonia energy gel.

If you’re not a massive fan or the taste or texture of gels then our cereal, energy and protein bars are just as good. 

Why should you use energy gels?

Timing can affect how energy supplements work; when you take your running nutrition should depend on what results you’re after in that moment in time; whether it’s post run recovery, pre workout prep or mid marathon fuel. 

The trick is to take your running gels before you need them, so right before you feel any kind of fatigue or loss of energy. A great way to understand your body and it’s response to energy gels is to take take them during training; this way you’ll get to know exactly when it will benefit you most during important races and competitions.

One of the biggest performance emparing aspects of sports is dehydration. Keeping up your fluids and staying hydrated is essential in ensuring you have a successful run, that’s why we offer running supplements with electrolytes for runners to help you replace lost minerals and hydration levels. We understand that sweating and water-loss is a natural part of running but making sure your body temperature and hydration levels stay within an optimal range should be top priority. Check out our sport hydration range to find the best ways to stay hydrated and energised.