Top 10 Supplements for Your Running JourneyBy Adam Hassanali
With 2.4 million Brits running every day, with the energy still fresh from the London Marathon and many races across the country to follow, many are starting to embark on their running journey. At the end of the day training will be the most important however supplements can help your training and help you feeling your freshest! With so many different options on the market we have rounded up some of our favourites.
1. For Daily Immunity: Rebel Kitchen
What: Rebel Kitchen has just launched the world’s first camu camu berry shot, now available nationwide in Waitrose (RRP £1.95). With no added sugar and a minimum of 351mg of vitamin C per dose, it delivers a bigger immunity boost than any other wellness shot on the market.
Available in two functional variants—Immunity and Immunity + Natural Energy (with vitamin B for sustained energy)—these shots are the ultimate upgrade for health-conscious consumers.
Price:£23.99 for 12
Buy: Amazon here
2. For Mushroom Energy: DIRTEA
What: DIRTEA Cordyceps Mushroom Powder with Organic B12 – Unlock your energy, naturally, with DIRTEA Cordyceps Mushroom Powder, a pure and potent performance booster, delivering 2,000mg of organic dual-extracted Cordyceps per serving. Renowned for its ability to enhance physical performance and increase energy levels, Cordyceps helps you power through workouts and stay energised throughout the day—without the crash or jitters of caffeine.
Fortified with high-strength vitamin B12, it also supports the immune system and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue. With >40% beta-glucans from 100% fruiting bodies, this clean, powerful blend is perfect stirred into tea, coffee or smoothies.
Price: £30
Buy: Online here
3. For Staying Hydrated: Hiro
What: HIRO hydration tablets are a carefully formulated nutritional complex of electrolytes and minerals designed to support optimum hydration and muscle function. These are great to have while at work they rehydrate 4x more than water alone, the equivalent potassium of 3 bananas and also have added zinc for muscle recovery and immune support.
Price: £19 for 3
Buy: Online here
4. For a Your One Stop Shop : Heights
What:Heights are science backed supplement brand which provides you with everything you need to operate at your best. With over 120,000 customers Heights have seen a massive increase as exercise and nutrition grow in importance in everyday life. For your running you can pick up Biotic+, Vital+ and Magnesium. Biotic will help you with preparing your gut, mind and immunity for your everyday life. Vitals helps build your energy and resilience and Magnesium one of the most popular supplements at the moments helps your recovery and muscle function. For those who are interested in fitness and challenges Heights will be familiar to you as Heights was used by Josh Patterson throughout his 76 Marathons in 76 Days challenge, as well as Spencer Matthews during his Great Desert Challenge.
Price: Bitoic & Vital£40/mo each and Magnesium £20/mo
Buy: Online here
5. For Wholefoods Protein Blends : Purition
What: Purition’s wholefoods protein blends – are made of finely chopped whole nuts and seeds such as almonds, flax and chia seeds, mixed with freeze-dried fruits, botanical extracts and warming spices like turmeric and cinnamon. Available in 16 flavours including Strawberry, Macadamia & Vanilla and Banana. Training with a full time job its hard planning meals, Purition is a straightforward and convenient solution to help keep the quality of your food high.
Price: £20 per bag (£1.66 per meal)
Buy: Online here
6. For a Metabolic Booster: Myota
What: Myota’s Metabolic Booster prebiotic fibre (£32.50 www.myotahealth.com) has been clinically proven to support sustained energy, reduce blood sugar spikes, and boost metabolism. Packed with prebiotic fibres that fuel your gut bacteria, it helps you power through your day without energy dips or cravings. Simply mix into your morning smoothie or shake for a convenient, metabolism-boosting kickstart to your routine!
Price:£32.50 (300g)
Buy: Online here and select retailers including Amazon and Boots.
7. For an Award Winning Clean Supplement : Earth Secrets Magnesium
What: The award-winning clean supplement brand, Earth’s Secret’s High Absorption Magnesium with AstraGin is formulated for superior absorption and maximum effectiveness. Thanks to AstraGin, a clinically studied absorption booster, your body utilises more magnesium so you actually feel the following benefits faster: Deep, restful sleep, Helps reduce stress & tension and Aids muscle recovery & relaxation. If you would like to read further about the impact of Earth Secret Magnesium, Dr Amos has also recently posted on how this helped with his marathon training.
Price:£24.99 for a 2 month supply
Buy: Online here
8. For Muscle Recovery and Energy : Nutravita
Price: Each supplement differs between £14.99-£20.99
Buy: Online here
9. For a Luxury Collagen : Ingenious Collagen
What:A luxury collagen supplement brand, and their powerhouse formula Active – the ultimate running supplement for every distance. INGENIOUS Active is packed with Hydrolysed Marine Collagen Peptides, Hyaluronic Acid Complex, the potent antioxidant Natural Astaxanthin, essential vitamins (C, E, Zinc) and the powerful plant active Actigin. These ingredients can help to replenish the collagen needed for muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage, supporting faster recovery and improved performance.
Price: £144 for 3 months (£1.60 a day)
Buy: Online here
10. For Energy Gummies: DIRTEA
What: DIRTEA Cordyceps Gummies – Berries Flavour – Your daily dose of endurance in a bite. The new DIRTEA Cordyceps Gummies are a deliciously convenient way to fuel your day, sugar-free, naturally flavoured, and packed with 3,000mg of Cordyceps mushroom extract plus energy-boosting vitamins B3, B5 and C.Designed to help reduce fatigue and support vitality, these fruity berry-flavoured gummies are the perfect on-the-go companion to beat the afternoon slump and keep you moving.
Price: £34
Buy: Online here