lots of great options and no excusse for not picking them up because you have to go grocery shopping anyway!
Protein Powders - Target
Hydration
Some of my favorite and recommended hydration mixes
A great option for all athletes
Hydration - Skratch Labs
Been a staple in my morning routine since I started running
Nuun Hydration: Electrolyte Tablets and Powerful Hydration Products
you can never go wrong with BPN and this has a great amount of sodium
Electrolytes / Hydration Drink Mix - Bare Performance Nutrition
Great range of flavors!
Gu Energy Mixed Flavors Hydration Tabs - 4ct - Target
great source of all electrolytes. Choose regular for extra carbs during your workout, or sugar free for the rest of the day
Liquid I.V. : Target
great taste and affordable
DripDrop - Target
Energy Bars
Some of my favorite and recommended energy bars
BPN always has the best nutrition products and these don't disappoint - perfect for pre run!
Go Bar / Endurance Bar | Bare Performance Nutrition
High in carbs for those intense
workouts
CLIF Bar - Target
Clean ingredients but taste like a cookie dough!
GoMacro - Target
simple ingredients; no added chemicals; 10g protein per bar!
RXBAR - Target
great for pre workout or a mid afternoon snack!
Peanut Butter | KIND Snacks US
It's giving European summer before a workout! Dutch stroopwaffell...
The Original Organic Energy Waffle - Honey Stinger
great source of pre workout carbs with natural sweetness from the honey and a little fiber for satiety from the oats!
Prepare and Recover with Honey Stinger Meal Replacement ...
Gels and Chews
Some of my favorite and recommended gels and chews
as you can tell I love BPN products - these have such a great taste and digest well
Go Gel / Endurance Gel - Bare Performance Nutrition
probably the best gel out there, can be expensive so maybe not an everyday item but great for key workouts and race day
Maurten
Nothing better than honey mid run!
Energy Gels - Honey Stinger
Such a large range of flavors for all tastes!
GU Energy - Target
good option in the middle of a workout for an extra boost
Organic Energy Chews - Honey Stinger
for any training session more than 90 minutes (but can be shorter) - intra workout carbs are essential! these are great as they are quick release energy and won't cause GI upset
Clif Bloks Energy Chews - Target
Protein Bars
Some of my favorite and recommended protein bars
a great whole-food based protein bar with minimal ingredients
RXBAR® - Protein Bars, Breakfast Bars, and Nut Butters
one of my favorites when it comes to taste and texture - plus 20g of protein!
Barebells Functional Foods™ | Buy Protein Bars Online
a great vegan option and so many delicious flavors - 15g protein!
Protein Bars - Misfits Health
clean ingredients, 15g of protein and taste incredible!
Ready® Clean Bars
Different texture to regular protein bars but super light!
Quest Nutrition : Protein Bars - Target
Fun twist on a protein bars!
Protein Bars - Myprotein
Natural sweetness and high in protein
Great-Tasting Protein Bars - Honey Stinger
you don't have to spend a fortune on protein bars! these circle brand ones are a great alternative to brand name options!
Protein Bars : Target
for a cookie dough style texture and slightly more energy per bar - these are a great option - and really good ingredient list
Perfect Bar - Target
Random Snacks
Top with peanut butter, jam, yogurt or anything you wish!
Rice Cakes : Chips - Target
great for topping yogurt bowls, oatmeal, or jsut snacking out the bag! super high in protein to help you reach your goals.
Catalina Crunch - Target
Perfect for late night snacking!
LesserEvil : Popcorn - Target
Smash some avocado or whip up some salsa and the whole bag could be gone!
Siete : Chips - Target
Great source of carbs pre or post workout
Bagels & Muffins - Target
For that ice cream craving but better for you!
Yasso - Target
lived on these during my ncaa career and ran a 35 min 10k so I'd say they are pretty good! healthy fats, carbs, and a surprising 5g protein per packet!
Peanut Butter : Crackers - Target
beef sticks can be a great option to add extra protein if you don't like protein bars!
Jerky & Meat Sticks - Target
Supplements
Most researched supplement out there. It won't make you bulky!
Creatine - Target
the most researched supplement! one of my first recommendations for ANYONE. and no it wont make you "bulky"!
Buy Creatine Monohydrate Powder - Myprotein
essential for everyone, especially those living in more northern and colder climates, or with darker skin
Vitamin D : Letter Vitamins - Target
Great anti inflammatory and most US diets are deficient
Fish Oil & Omegas - Target
A must have for most athletes
Iron Supplement - Target
For calming and reducing anxiety
Ashwagandha : Herbal Supplements - Target
really great vitamin to ensure optimal recovery and quality sleep
Magnesium : Heart Health Supplements - Target
Just in case you didn't get all your fruits and veg in that day!
BPN: Performance Nutrition & Health Supplements – Bare ...
great recovery supplement for after your hard workouts to ensure you are getting the most out of your training
