Supplements for runners ?

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  • niblue
    niblue Posts: 339 Member
    I used to take Glucosamine as I had issues with my knees but to be honest it was mainly weight related and now I'm a bit lighter I'm not getting the same issues. Other than that I don't use supplements although I do use hydration tabs in water when running longer distances. No idea if they do any good but they taste nicer than plain water anyway!
  • Kati9408
    Kati9408 Posts: 67 Member
    Update: I stop taking Beta Alanin and I feel a lot better + I started eating plant based ( with some junk included from time to time of course). My last marathon time (Sofia marathon, 42 km) 3:40, my last 5k 21:34. But I am eating plant based only for a couple of days so we shall see how it goes.
  • Kati9408
    Kati9408 Posts: 67 Member
    + I stoped smoking
  • Kati9408
    Kati9408 Posts: 67 Member
    esjones12 wrote: »
    Best way to improve your running times is to follow a real actual running program.

    Eating a well balanced diet and being "race weight" will help your times as well.

    Supplements are overrated (and most of them are shams). I take a very limited amount that are very high quality (and expensive, gah) and they are to improve my overall nutrition which helps my body be more efficient. Does that directly relate to noticeable time improvements? Not really. Unless you are already an elite running athlete - your most effective way to decrease times is to follow a real personalized program from an experienced coach.

    How much should be race weigh ? I am 163 sm
  • Kati9408
    Kati9408 Posts: 67 Member
    litsy3 wrote: »
    There are no supplements that will make you run faster, unless you are actually deficient in something your body needs. I take iron and vitamin D supplements because my blood tests showed insufficient levels of both. Otherwise, you just need to think about your training to make sure it will help you reach your goals.

    I think that I also need iron because I often get dizzy. I take Mg+Calcium+vit.D of DoppelHerz

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