. Another energy bar for runners who want something that tastes like a sweet.Contact Boots stores nationwideHigh Five Energy Bar – £1.10Weight 65g; Calories 211; Carbs 48.7g; Protein 2g; Fat 0.9g; Fibre 3.1g.Main Ingredients Mixed dried fruits, oats

minutes Makes: 15 bars100g almonds100g cashew nuts100g blanched hazelnuts50g pumpkin seeds50g sunflower seeds1 tablespoon milled flax seeds1 tablespoon shelled hemp150g rolled oats175g dried figs175g dried dates150g raisins175g butter75g runny honey125g

. Wild berry flavour very pleasant. Jordans FrusliPrice: 36p.Weight: (33.3g).Calories per bar (126kcal), carbs (22g/66%), protein (1.9g/5.7%), fat (3.4g/10.3%), fibre (0.7g/2.1%). Main ingredients: Fruit, oats, glucose syrup, hazlenuts, raw cane sugar

whites and 175ml apple juice. Press the mixture into a lightly-oiled 18x28cm baking tin. Bake at 180ºC for 20-25 minutes until golden. Allow to cool slightly then cut into bars.Bee-liciousHoney is a natural, cheap and effective alternative to energy gels

’s better after high-intensity exercise than during it.PowerBar PowerGel (41g) £1.25Per 100g: 270 kcal; 67g carb; 0.3g protein; 0g fatCost per 100 calories: £1.13Main ingredients: Maltodextrin, water, fructose, dextrose, sodium, potassium, vitamins C and E

Lucozade Sport£10.80 for 12 bottles Carbs per 500ml: 32g“Contains all the major nutrients you need,” says coach Chris Husbands. “Better for longer events – half-marathon and above. Raspberry is actually nicer than standard orange

Regardless of whether it's a gel, a drink, a bar or even just sweets that you're knocking back on the move, you're doing it for one very visceral reason - the wall. The wall is what marathon runners hit in the second half of the race, usually somewhere between 18 miles

juice two hours before the race, then 125-250ml just before.Pre-Race MealsAccompany any of the following with one to two cups (150-300ml) of water or diluted fruit juice (1 part juice, 1 or 2 parts water): Porridge with raisins and honey Cereal with milk

of carbs, protein and even vitamins. They’re tasty and come in all kinds of flavours. When they’re good: Post-exercise. Liquid energy is better during or just before exercise. Calories: 200-300kcal per 75g barFig rolls Why they’re good: Chewy fig rolls

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