From ParkRun to London Marathon, here are 10 running essentials you need
Whilst a London Marathon training plan is best when individual-specific, what most if not all runners can agree on is that a good pair of trainers, hydration plan and recovery salts are running essentials regardless of whether it’s the London Marathon or ParkRun you’re tackling.
From race-day preparation to post-marathon DOMS, these are the 10 running essentials you need in your arsenal.
NOCCO
Price: £2.19
USP: Sugar-free, sweetened with sucralose and enriched with vitamins and BCAAs, NOCCO is a great pre-workout alternative.
Runderwear Low-Rise, Anti-Blister Running Socks
adidas Ultraboost 19
Pip & Nut Nut Butter Squeeze Packs
Price: £15 for 20
USP: With no palm oil, no refined sugar and 8g of protein, these squeeze packs are a healthy hit of energy - perfect for the 7-mile slump.
lululemon Enlite Hydraffinity Vest
BUFF CoolNet UV+ Slim Headband
CLIF Nut Butter Filled Energy Bar
La Pochette Sweat Bag
AL!VE Body Recovery Bath Flakes
Heineken® 0.0
Price: £4 for 6x330ml
USP: Perfect for celebrating a lengthy run Heineken® 0.0 non-alcoholic lager has only 69 calories per bottle with all the great taste of a regular beer. Enjoy a beer moment and the social connections it brings anytime, anywhere!