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3 Running Supplements to Help You Go Further, Faster and for Longer
While some pills can spur extra stamina, others deserve to jog on. Here’s our rundown
The longer you run the more prep you need. So while you may not need anything more than your trainers and kit to complete a brisk 5k, as you move beyond that distance, you may need to consider what you put into your body and what it's doing to your run times.
Below, we've collected three of our favourite running supplements, so whether you're looking for warrior stamina, to fortify your muscles or to increase your oxygen intake, we have an option for you.
Best for: Warrior stamina
Consumed by the Vikings before raiding parties, this will take an axe to fatigue. A 3mg daily dose won’t just allow you to work 8% harder during workouts, it can make exercise up to six times more enjoyable.
Best for: Pre-run shakes
Tight calves and cramps after 20 minutes? Just 5g of this acts as a lactic buffer, fortifying muscles against exhaustion-causing acid and shaving four minutes off your 10K, according to the University São Judas Tadeu, Brazil.
Best for: Optimal oxygen intake
These fungi-filled capsules ramp up your levels of adenosine triphosphate, a chemical that aids fuel delivery to your muscles. Taking 3g a day can increase your oxygen uptake (VO2 max) by 7%.
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