PRODUCT
HIGH5 SPORTS BAR
MARKS OUT OF 10
TASTE: 8 / ENERGY: 8 / PRACTICALITY: 8
A tasty and convenient way to keep you topped up with carbs, this chocolate coated fruit and cereal bar is a big hit with your tester. It’s chewy without being tough and, when eaten during a long run, it feels like a treat rather than a chore.
£29.75 (pack of 25), highfive.co.uk
PRODUCT
GOOD FULL STOP FRUIT AND NUT BAR
MARKS OUT OF 10
TASTE: 9 / ENERGY: 7 / PRACTICALITY: 8
A blend of dates, nuts, syrup, natural flavouring and other goodies, these bars are light, yet filling. Healthy, nutritious and tasty, they’re an excellent pre- and post-run treat.
£16.80 (pack of 8), goodfullstop.com
PRODUCT
SIS GO ENERGY BAR
MARKS OUT OF 10
TASTE: 8 / ENERGY: 9 / PRACTICALITY: 6
Your tester tried these out during long runs, and found them good and not too sweet, but they do take some chewing so probably not something to be taken without water to hand.
£35 (pack of 24), scienceinsport.com/uk
PRODUCT
BEET IT SPORT BEETROOT FLAPJACK
MARKS OUT OF 10
TASTE: 5 / ENERGY: 7 / PRACTICALITY: 7
Despite the health benefits, you’re unlikely to reach into your pack for a mid-run beetroot. These flapjacks, however, are easier to transport and pack concentrated beetroot juice with oats and raisins. They do dye your hands (and your wee) pink but the potential impact on fatigue levels make that a worthy trade off.
£28 (pack of 25), jameswhite.co.uk
