, though, energy bars are still the first thing we turn to when we need to top up the tank. Convenient and quick, solid carbohydrate bars are just as effective as liquid carbohydrates when it comes to fuelling before, during and after exercise. University

in the energy bar section of your local health-food shop, supermarket or specialist running store.This choice of tempting flavours simply highlights that there is now a massive choice facing runners when they come to choose an energy bar. To make the decision a

decent and tasty alternative to a specifically targeted energy bar. It contains fewer calories, less carbohydrates and more fat than sport-specific bars, but thanks to the fruit and glucose syrup, it offers a good, quick energy hit.Best for Those who want

You can keep your tropical sunshine, melting Tarmac and chilled energy drinks. We are just about to enter the best time of year for running. While the rest of the population chucks another log on the fire, wraps itself in a duvet and sips from a