These are the nutrition deals I'm stocking up on before Prime Day ends
Calling all runners: Amazon's October Prime Day sale is well underway, and if there's one thing you need to add to your basket, it's your favourite long run fuel. That's right, I'm talking energy gels and electrolytes.
As a 12x marathon runner, I know how important it is to fuel your training and racing correctly. The problem is, the best sports nutrition supplements don't come cheap, which is why Amazon's Prime Big Deals Day sale is the golden opportunity to stock up in bulk while prices are low.
PSA: The sale runs until 23:59 on 9 October, so you've not got long to snap up these bargains.
Prime Day sports nutrition deals
Mid-run nutrition
Delivering 23g of carbs per gel, and made from real fruit juice, these High5 gels do the job on long runs. They are also free from artificial sweeteners and additives. These will keep you going through marathon training without breaking the bank.
Same as above, but with 30mg caffeine for those who need an extra boost.
Packing a whopping 40g of carbs to power you on, our testers found these gels slipped down easily and reported a welcome stamina boost. It has a 1:0.8 blend of maltodextrin to fructose to protect against digestive disasters and enable speedy absorption.
Same as above, but in energy drink form. One sachet provides 80g of carbs and is designed to be mixed with 600ml water.
If you're looking to maximise your carb intake, STRYKR's GEL50s are for you. Packing — you guessed it — 50g of carbs per gel, they have a faintly sweet berry flavour and sit nicely in the stomach.
These bars are extremely popular among ultrarunners (including our e-commerce editor) thanks to their easily-chewable consistency on the run, which makes a change from gels over several miles. They contain 50g of carbs per bar, too, which is fantastic for big events.
Similar to SiS's Beta Gels, OTE Super Gel's pack in double the carb contents of the brand's regular energy gels (40g) to power you through training and racing.
Hydration
Containing precise levels of key electrolytes, sodium and magnesium, these High5 Zero tablets dissolve in water to aid hydration on long runs – and help you rehydrate afterwards. They also contain Vitamin C to support your immune system.
These contain precise levels of sodium and other minerals to hydrate you before, during and after exercise. We won't pretend though, they're also quite good to have in the cupboard when feeling the worse for wear from the night before...
As well as containing four key electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium and chloride), Phizz' dissolvable tablets contain 18 essential vitamins for added immune and energy support.
Post-run nutrition
Bars
A pack of 10 protein bars from Grenade that provide 20g of protein per bar, making them perfect to chow down on following a tough gym workout. There are deals on a number of different flavours, too.
Misfits bars are 100% vegan and gluten-free, packing in 15g plant-based protein and less than 3g sugar per bar. There's a host of great flavours available, which is why we love this variety box so you never get bored. Warning: they're incredibly moreish.
Nakd aren't like your average baked granola bars. They contain a unique combination of fruit & nuts cold-pressed together without heat into tasty raw bars. The cocoa hazelnut flavour is one of our favourites, and includes 7g plant-based protein coming from delicious peanuts.
Recovery drinks and protein powders
The perfect post-run snack, High5's recovery drink contains a blend of carbs (22g), protein (20g) and key electrolytes helps you to sustain performance and hydration as well as promote the growth and recovery of normal muscles.
Myprotein's Impact Whey packs in 23g protein per serving and offers a full amino acid profile — all the building blocks you need for recovery.
Contains up to 25g of plant-based protein in an innovative five protein blend of hemp, brown rice, sunflower, soy and pea.
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