MY RUNNING NUTRITION | Gels, supplements, protein | Vegan athlete

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[@fatrunner]

Hi Flora, another advocate for Tailwind here. It also provides electrolytes so takes the worry of another thing away. Just keep sipping the tailwind and you're covered for hydration, calories and electrolytes. The flavours are also very mild so it doesn't get sickly sweet like a lot of sports drinks.

[@Tonyr2]

Tia's eyes 👀😄 making sure doesn't miss a thing......cute, cute, cute.

[@FloraBeverley]

She is sooooo cute, she just watches me all day 😍

[@TarasSkyJourney]

@@FloraBeverley She's wondering when she gets that next adventure. I have two little canine babies who do the same. ;)

[@gwilymeades]

This is great BECAUSE you are an ultra runner. It goes really well with your previous video on top tips for Ultra running, and complements that other one very nicely. Just also because I know you've done so many long races successfully, and so you have nailed nutrition side of things repeatedly! Very useful

[@katierough3284]

Love this video. Use the Luchos Dillitos after seeing you with them, I love Active Root too and didn’t know about making up your own gels! 👏🏼 thank you x

[@nicmarlow6388]

I tried Lucho Dillitos on your recommendation from a video about a year ago, my god it's delicious! (I have the guava/raspberry one). Really nice hit of sweet and energy, I love them. Unfortunately I made the mistake of leaving out my stash when my father in law came over to paint our conservatory. He had 3 (!!) of them one afternoon and commented how nice they were. I was gutted he snaffled them and promptly brought him his own stash! (he has a stoma bag and finds it hard to digest/eat certain foods so these have also been a really good sugar find for him). I love Soreen on a normal day but can't stand it during a race, I find it too claggy (which is a shame, I do love it!). I may have to try it again. One other thing i've found I really do enjoy during a run are biscuits! I've tried coconut ones and ginger ones so far and they do me well (I just wrap them in a bit of foil so they don't get soggy) 🍪🍪 I've heard really good things about ActiveRoot (esp the Ginger one as you also said) but not tried it myself so far. I may investigate that tho :) x

[@FloraBeverley]

Hahaha that's so funny 😂 love that story!

[@tyraphillips6762]

Just come across this now, great recommendations! I love that you highlight the packaging that things come in, so important to consider. I'm just getting back into running and am now plant-based so looking into options for fuel and this was really great.

[@FloraBeverley]

So glad you enjoyed the vid and thank you for sharing! 😊 xx

[@gerrybesworth7762]

Thanks for your insights Flora, I am intrigues by the Nuhru products for all the good reasons you mentioned and I will give them a test run. I do make my own 'rice balls' for energy on the go, ( because I am thrifty to a fault ) and they are quite simple though you have inspired me to find another way to wrap them other than parchment paper. Great food for thought in the video!

[@Jenaklcheung]

Love this! Always forget to note down when you mention these brands. I was trying to tell someone but I couldn't remember! Now I have a good vlog to refer too! Can't wait to try these especially the gel one as I do feel bad having so many!

[@FloraBeverley]

Oh good I'm glad it'll be helpful! Hope you like them 🤗

[@gwilymeades]

PBJ great as a pre-race food, or second breakfast for a long journey to a race, which I did on my London Marathon, and it literally made difference between blowing up/wall and even splits

[@workouteveryday]

A video that really inspires me in exercising. Thank you very much🥰🥰

[@techlessman2162]

Lovely to hear you recommending active root, great product and the company is based not far from me, just outside Edinburgh. It's a great product and they are also a huge supporter of running events up and down the country 🏃‍♀🍹

[@FloraBeverley]

Oh that's awesome to hear! 😍

[@LiquidChromeNails]

I love tailwind for long hikes.

[@literaturelissy1274]

Thanks so much for all of these tips! I have apparently been living under a rock, as I've never heard of Tailwind before, but I struggle soooo much with nausea (and in turn with getting down anything) on my 4+ hour runs, so I'm definitely going to order a starter pack and try them out! Thank you! :)

[@timreading5005]

Awesome Flora thank you so much. I'm about six years into a plant based diet... I get closer to flying everyday 🙏🌿✨

[@FloraBeverley]

Amazing, go you!! 👏👏👏

[@TarasSkyJourney]

@@FloraBeverley 18 years for me. I love how many veggie/vegan running youtubers I see out there. Your vegan-ness is the main reason I started following you as an athlete when I started running a few years ago. :)

[@Kelly_Ben]

My budget is tight, but I'm hoping to start using some of these options in the next year. I often just use gummies in training, and eat whatever the race provides. (Not recommended for people with sensitive stomachs. ) I want to take my racing to the next level, and also believe in putting my money where my heart is.

[@Adamnealvelez]

So many new food sources I need to go try!!!!

[@Starchaser63]

The camera looks and sounds great 👌

[@Nayz13]

Australians should also take vitamin D, we have to wear a lot of sunscreen to avoid sunburn and skin cancer, so our levels are often low

[@Bb5y]

Thankyou flora.

[@abdullahquzmar1]

Thank you Flora, I actually use in my long races 1- Lucho Dillitos 2- Spring energy gels (they’re awesome) 3- salt stick tablets I was using sis electrolytes but I found the same problem so, I will try the Active Root electrolytes 👍🏼🙏

[@oregonlaura541]

Spring Energy is amazing!

[@oregonlaura541]

I love flatbread with hummus & kalamata olives. I just put it in a silicone ziplok bag and it is always amazing out on the trails. I also always have Spring Energy gels (Hill Aid flavor is AMAZING)

[@FloraBeverley]

Omg YES I love this too! 😍😍😍 yet to try on an ultra so ill have to do that!

[@oregonlaura541]

@@FloraBeverley the saltiness of those kalamata olives is HEAVEN when you're out there! And there is something about real food that recharges you differently! (IMO)

[@FloraBeverley]

@@oregonlaura541 totally agree!

[@MsCMR80]

I love Canaberry but, sadly, it is prohibitively expensive to have shipped to Ireland

[@davidw.pursley6474]

As part of my nibble-nibble sip-sip routine for trail runs over 3hrs I find Tailwind (naked taste) an excellent choice. The trickle effect supports the main calorie intake (and hydration) on the run. As a whole-foods energy bar, Veloforte has vegan options. Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴.

[@FloraBeverley]

I definitely have to check it out!! And veloforte, heard lots of great things

[@manuel_877]

Good morning Flora and all the runners. Interesting review about the nutrition in training, race. Here is my like. A nice day for everyone.

[@FloraBeverley]

Thank you Manuel!

[@debbieglen2800]

Love the active root was avin digestive issues had active root and am so much better will definitely be trying a few of ur recommendations thank you 😊

[@FloraBeverley]

That's great to hear! Hope you enjoy 🤗

[@jillswan9654]

I am only just getting into longer runs but so far I’ve loved dried mango, and I have dabbled with homemade gel and electrolyte substitutes. I put the “gels” into reusable silicon baby food pouches. Still working on my recipe though!

[@FloraBeverley]

Oooh this sounds great! I'm obsessed with dried mango too, it's so delish! Also love the idea of making your own gels 🙌

[@lorenag5168]

Hello!!! As I new runner this is very helpful, thanks. Even for a first time half marathon runner. I was trying to find on your channel if you have a recent video about running leggings… I just fond a old one about winter gear. I want to buy a nice pit of leggings as now is getting chilly to run in short trousers. Any suggestions? Is worthy to spend the money on Lululemon leggings????

[@FloraBeverley]

I do have a recent gear video, though don't think it includes leggings. I love 2XU and lulu lemon, though I'm excited to see the new Soar Running leggings coming out soon! None are cheap though, well worth seeing if you can find any on secondhand sites (there may even be new ones!)

[@amandachu656]

I brought some All Birds shorts that you recommended in a previous video. They are my fave running shorts and now I have 2 pairs. Not sure we can get all those foods in New Zealand, but we do need more sustainably packaged sports nutrition here.

[@FloraBeverley]

Oh thats great to hear! So glad you like them 🤗 oh yeah I guess this might be quite uk specific, I'm not sure where all these brands ship to... hope you find some good ones!

[@hamba1998]

This was a really interesting video - I love your spotlight on the sustainability of many brands as well, beyond just the simple nutrition side of things. I'm still working out my ultra nutrition, particularly as I move towards a plant based diet, so when I start my next training block in November I'll take a look at some of these brands. First though for me is a marathon this weekend, where my mid-race fuel will be vegan fruit pastille sweets 😂

[@FloraBeverley]

Thank you Andrew! Oooh good luck, I hope it goes well!

[@Kelly_Ben]

How'd the marathon go?

[@MsCMR80]

I love and live by Nuun Sport electrolyte tablets. Unfortunately, I’ve been relying bc on them for my marathon training and now that I’m a week from toeing the starting line, there is no Nuun to be found here in Ireland. Apparently there are stocking issues which aren’t expected to be resolved until next year 😑😵‍💫😮‍💨

[@debrascott8775]

So with you on not liking gels! I take dried fruit as fuel, it works for me!

[@OliverMay1]

Some great ideas there Flora, thank you 🙂 I'm a big fan of Mountain Fuel. Most of their products are vegan friendly, but their packaging could definitely be better. However, they use jellies instead of gels and (in my opnion) they are MUCH better! Nicer flavours but most impostantly they are not sticky and they don't make my tummy feel jippy. I would recommend them to anyone to try if you don't like gels.

[@FloraBeverley]

Oooh I'll definitely check this out, thank you!

[@JackBrady]

Hey Flora and Tia :), you do look wonderful :). Loved this, thank you. Such important hard earned knowledge as no matter how well your fitness is going, nutrition issues and your stomach can level you upsettingly quickly. Still trying to work mine out as event day or normal anxieties can change something that has worked ok for months. Love your advice as always and how we can be more ethical and responsible with packaging. Drinking my calories with tailwind was a godsend in Croatia, especially as the heat made me fancy food even less. In training I’ve often tried home baked things which are lovely, but then end up feeling like I need to secure it in plastic anyway as I don’t know what I can use instead. Even though I always reuse it for multiple runs 🙈. With your active root and Lucio dillitos, have you ever tried or heard of crystallised ginger? Heard someone mention it the other day and they loved it. With the tailwind as well, would they be able to supply you with sufficient levels of electrolytes as well as the calories? Would you ever consider a race relying on this mostly, instead of solid food (even though you can easily use solid food) just to see whether it may help with your hands? Almost like an experiment

[@FloraBeverley]

Thanks Jack! Yes I think it's very common for race day nerves to wreck havoc with digestion, but the more races you do where you can practise (even Parkrun?) the better. So glad Tailwind worked for you! I must get my hands on some. And I think so long as you're reusing your plastic it's not such an issue, so don't worry! It's so convenient as we know. I adore crystallised ginger, but wouldn't dare having it when running - it burns haha! I forgot Tailwind has electrolytes too - how useful. I would definitely consider a race with Tailwind alone, but not sure what scenario would call for it. Perhaps a faster race where poles are vital so I don't have time/the ability to get food out. Worth a try!

[@JackBrady]

@@FloraBeverley Thanks Flora :), practise makes perfect. Sounds like it could really help if I started entering multiple smaller ones as training for my A-races, which I still don’t know why I haven’t so far. Thanks Flora, I really hope it works for you too. The only annoying thing if you’re really going for it and racing, is it can be a bit fiddly and slow if you’re on a long enough run, when you get to checkpoints and making the new mixes with fresh water. I was always very happy to have a breather when I needed to refill though haha so I was ok with that :). Ooh hadn’t thought of the burn haha! Not ideal then 😂.

[@michaelaustria208]

💙🌱💙 thank you :)

[@MsCMR80]

Omg, Flora, you’ve made my day! Those are generally called BOCADILLOS and we have them as a treat, often with fresh country cheese and are delish!!!i don’t know how to phonetically write it for you but I will see if I can just audio message you to help you pronounce them correctly

[@FloraBeverley]

Ahhh yes that's what they're called! I couldn't remember the word 😅 is it Boc-a-dee-yos?

[@davesharratt917]

PBJ, all the way (and malt loaf) I've got up to HM distance without fueling during runs but it's something I need to learn as I try to move up to FM distance so these suggestions are most appreciated 🙂

[@FloraBeverley]

Thanks Dave! I think it actually gets easier the longer/slower you go, so I'm sure you won't struggle. 🤗

[@2spoons]

For me Flora, no need for gels at all now.... every other night I'm mixing TrailWind

[@gwilymeades]

Yup, I love Soreen for races, especially marathon and ultra. I consider it to be real food and therefore better. I was telling a friend, during a trail run, that I was planning on eating Soreen during my race, and they misheard me and though I said Sardines! Would you ever eat Sardines on a long run?

[@FloraBeverley]

😂😂😂 oh god, not something you want to get wrong! I certainly wouldn't, but I guess they're nice and salty?

[@carlalynch1412]

Thank you for the video! Going on a side track here… would you be able to do a video \ instagram post on running etiquette? I’m mostly a road runner and have noticed that when there are others runners coming in the opposite direction it can sometimes get confusing onto which side of the pavement/path to run on. I would assume that you kept left and pass on the right? Also if you’re running on the actual road where there isn’t a path, do you run towards traffic or with traffic? I would think towards traffic so you can see the cars approaching… Thank you!! 😊

[@FloraBeverley]

Heya! Good question and I'm going to answer it here (though may do a post about it in future). Generally, run on the left, although I've found runners much more understanding than other members of the public, so don't worry too much if you get it wrong. When you're on the road, run into traffic (on the right in the UK). Only exception to this IMO is when there's a big bend - I find it better to run on the outside of the bend so you can see any cars. When overtaking runners, just give them a wide berth and it won't matter which side you pass on (though I think I usually do right). Hope that helps a little? Happy running! :)

[@Hannah-ui2gw]

Hey! Love your content:) just to say (also for the viewers), you should never throw anything on the side of a trail, not even fruit peels or compostable packaging etc. (the waste is not native to the environment). These things can still take a couple of months to decompose (and longer at higher altitudes) and one thing to bear in mind when enjoying nature should be to always leave no trace!

[@FloraBeverley]

Good point about higher altitudes - also relevant at colder temps! Totally agree with leave no trace, though of course things do sometimes fall out of packs, and better a leaf than a gel wrapper.

[@evadebruijn]

I wish all on the go banana eaters knew how long it takes for a banana peel to fully decompose. ✌️

[@Kanalvonschneewittchen]

❤

[@kathyrunsaround3393]

Would love to try most of these products but the majority are not generally available here in Spain. Will keep a note of them for reference. Btw when I looked at the price of the camera I just laughed.... not cheap enough for me!

[@FloraBeverley]

Ah yeah sorry about that! I guess only the bigger brands? Haha the camera is SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than other mirrorless cameras, especially ones of similar spec (and comes with the lens of course, which are usually expensive too!). For vloggers I imagine it'll be super popular!

[@Kaz.2719]

Flora, do you have any videos on your vegan journey? I would love to hear about what inspired you!

[@FloraBeverley]

I don't actually, I'm not sure how interesting, or long a video it would be! Basically I was pescetarian from the age of 4 because I never liked the taste of meat, and it makes me physically ill, so it was easy to give up. Then I started uni and studied biology, including marine biology, and learned about how unsustainable the modern day fishing industry is. I gave up fish because of that. Then my partner and I just decided to go vegan around the same time, because the commercial dairy industry also isn't something I'd like to partake in. Since I stopped eating animal products I now find the taste weird, e.g. dairy just tastes bitter and salty to me now! So vegan food it is 🙌 and I haven't found it has negatively impacted my life in any way, so I think why not make a difference where I can 😊

[@oregonlaura541]

Try peanut butter and (dill) pickle sandwiches. THE BEST!!!!!!

[@FloraBeverley]

NO WAY. I cannot get my head around this flavour combo 😂 Fiann (my partner) is obsessed with gherkin and peanut butter, or peanut butter and cucumber and pickle 😩😩😩

[@aliandy2855]

Have you ever tried Vala gels, completely different to anything else I’ve tried before 💚💚 Other than them Luchos and Nurhu 👍🏻👍🏻

[@FloraBeverley]

Ooooh no I haven't, how are they different? I'll check them out, thank you!

[@aliandy2855]

Vegan, and they are more of a paste than liquid, could even put them on toast/crackers

[@jessicacampbell1903]

Do you have any advice for vegan hybrid athletes? Overtraining, undereating, have you ever lost your period? Do you take supplements?

[@jesusantonioromeroromero6801]

Doña flora ,es muy interesante su canal pero sería muy bueno que los subtitulo fueran en español. Gracias

[@zsofianemeth283]

I'm writing my dissertation about the sustainability of the sportbrands in the last 10 years. This content is 10000% for me😍 You made a video back in the day with a sustainable runningshoe brand (the shoes wehe white if I remember corretly lol) but I cannot find that video... Could you tell me that brand's name please? I kind of lost in the shoe part of this dissertation🥲

[@olwenolsen9872]

I remember her talking about allbirds shoes

[@FloraBeverley]

Aw yay so glad you enjoyed! I think you're talking about Hylo Athletics? They're cool! I'm also an Allbirds ambassador:)

[@zsofianemeth283]

Thank you so much! I'll check those out!😊

[@CalmingAnxiety]

Loved this. However, I am doing my first Ultra in 3 weeks (Not run since the early 80s....) and doing it all keto!! I training in a fasted state in the mornings.... I never thought it would be possible as I was always a breakfast person. I take cheese and brazil nuts on anything longer than an hour. Have 2 electrolite drinks and thats it!! I'll update on how it goes but so far, 3 hour training runs and no issues yet. Also, I took up running at the start of this year (2022) aged 57. Ive lost 3 stone with keto and running and love it.

[@FloraBeverley]

Amazing, so glad you've found something that works for you! Can I ask if you're a man or a woman? For women fasted long runs are not recommended due to the hormonal stress on the body, which is quite different to how it affects men I think. Interesting stuff!

[@CalmingAnxiety]

@@FloraBeverley Hi Flora ,. 58 year old man. Lifetime of martial arts, 10 years of powerlifting and now challenging my boundaries

[@FloraBeverley]

@@CalmingAnxiety 🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏

[@Kelly_Ben]

How'd it go!?

[@lucyharrison7358]

Hey flora! Do you think you would ever sell any of these products via Leo’s box? Xx

[@FloraBeverley]

That's a great question! Because of the way they're stored, we don't currently sell any food items. But never say never!

[@littlerunner4505]

Worst to see trash on trails! You actually get DQ'd in trail races in my local area if you are caught deliberately dropping trash on the trails. Totally unacceptable. One of the cool things Squamish 50mi/50K and Smartwool did was they gave you a pair of socks if you picked up trash on the trail and turned it in at the end of the race.

[@FloraBeverley]

Yeah same with all the Ultras I do, but in practice it's very hard to police :( love that idea about getting socks though!

[@thatbubbleman]

Its ok to say you're plant based instead if vegan

[@EEST-Militia]

So, you basically eat all ultra processed "foods". Gotta love the "natural vegan" diet.😂😂😂

[@FloraBeverley]

No, I don't. But most 'running fuel' is processed. Processed does not necessarily equal bad! These foods are also not limited to people who eat a vegan diet, so that's really got nothing to do with it.