PRODUCT
BIO-SYNERGY WHEY BETTER
MARKS OUT OF 10
TASTE: 8 / MIXABILITY: 9 / POST-RUN APPEAL: 8
Easy to take on board immediately after a tough session, this tastes like a milkshake (even when mixed with water) and, more importantly, doesn’t leave an unpleasant aftertaste. Quite pricey, but worth it if you’re serious about recovery.
£38.99 (25 servings), bio-synergy.uk
PRODUCT
XF WHEY EXTREME
MARKS OUT OF 10
TASTE: 7 / MIXABILITY: 8 / POST-RUN APPEAL: 7
Don’t be put off by the in-your-face marketing: there are no ‘extreme’ levels of protein here, just a perfect 23g. The Chocolate flavour is very sweet, so won’t be to some runners’ tastes, but it goes down smooth with either water or milk.
£42.99 (93 servings), thexfbrand.com
PRODUCT
HIGH5 PROTEIN RECOVERY
MARKS OUT OF 10
TASTE: 8 / MIXABILITY: 8 / POST-RUN APPEAL: 8
Easy to mix with water or milk, and providing a blend of both carbs and whey protein isolate, this light and refreshing recovery shake is a solid addition to your post-run routine. A tasty way to aid recovery, without breaking the bank.
£15.75 (9 x 60g sachets), highfive.co.uk
PRODUCT
PULSIN PEA PROTEIN
MARKS OUT OF 10
TASTE: 9 / MIXABILITY: 7 / POST-RUN APPEAL: 8
Used predominantly after hard sessions or long runs, your tester did feel like it helped with recovery. Gives a good blast of protein (20g) per sachet and has minimal added sugar. Tastes good but occasionally wouldn’t be that easy to mix which is the only downside with this product. Would recommend.
£13.49 (10 servings), pulsin.co.uk