. 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

and there are no side effects. Problems start to occur if excessive dosages are taken. The recommended dosage for Panax is 100mg standardised extract twice daily, two weeks on and two weeks off. The usual dosage of standardised extract for Siberian ginseng is 150-450mg

in the 30-60 minutes before training to ensure that you’re properly hydrated before you start. Once you’re running, sip 150-200ml every 15 minutes. If you’re still thirsty afterwards, or failed to drink during the session, another 400-800ml may be required

into energy as quickly, and require more water for digestion.Dried Apricots Approx £1/100gPer 100g: 165 kcal; 36g carb; 3.9g protein; 0.6g fat; 6.3g fibreCost per 100 calories: 60pMain ingredients: Apricots onlyMunchability: Tasty and soft, especially

. 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

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

in Britain. It’s packed with beta-carotene. Just 200g supplies substantially more than 100 per cent of the RDA for vitamin A (beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A in your body). All of your protective tissues, such as your skin, sinus passages

Here's a quick guide to the different types of sports drinkEnergy drinks with electrolytes: the most common, all-round energy drinks. Electrolytes (sodium and potassium) replace the salts lost in sweat and help to reduce cramping, among other things

products on the marketI manage about 300-500ml sports drink in a marathon and maybe a few sweets. Some energy gels have to be taken with water, others can be tolerated without. In theory you also need to eat within 20 minutes of a long run - if you can

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