The Supplements I Used During My Pro Running Career |

[@nicksymmonds]

This is certainly not a comprehensive list of great supplements out there. What is a must have supplement for your training?

[@nicholasruiz1394]

Beta alanine 4-6g daily Used to take BCAAS which are actually not bad for recovery Creatine when I was training more like a 400/800 runner Stimostam which is a buffer Caffeine in workout days

[@nicksymmonds]

@@nicholasruiz1394 caffeine

[@nicksymmonds]

why wont it add my heart eyes emoji?!? Love caffeine

[@dontknow8548]

Nick Symmonds can you give me some free run gum I asked you a question and you didn’t use it

[@coleaguilar151]

Nick Symmonds iron pills ?

[@snake1625b]

Beta alanine, citrulline, beet root juice, electrolytes, cordyseps

[@kjmason62]

I heard Deena Kastor asked the same question last spring. Her answer was "None" -- she just made sure that she ate a really well balanced diet. When she was told she needed more vitamin D she said she added kale (kale chips), eggs and pickled herring and got her levels back to normal. I seem to recall that some athletes have tested positive for banned substances after taking supplements.

[@nicksymmonds]

the reality is many supplements are tainted with things they aren't supposed to have in them. This is a result of crappy company and crappy manufacturers not taking pride in their products. Deena Kastor is a legend and I agree that a good diet can cover 99%+ of your dietary needs.

[@palillo2006]

Yup, we really don't need much. Get blood work and find out what you are lacking. I found out that my iron levels would drop during hard work out weeks. So all I take is a iron supplement and a multivitamin. A week after constantly taking iron my workouts were so much better. I felt I had more energy and didn't feel drained after the workout.

[@prethebeast10]

My favorite supplement is iron, especially when I get into the longer summer miles.

[@nicksymmonds]

PreTheBeast ahh yes, I would take liquid iron when I was at altitude

[@charming0077]

Omega beets kales spinach banana mango berries avoid carbs vitamin b essential vitamin D and thats all you need

[@isaiahbeiter3817]

I usually take vitamin b-12 along with magnesium to help recovery plus whey protein

[@nicksymmonds]

nice and simple, I like it!

[@wilsonfisk6156]

I dont go anywhere without magnesium

[@nicksymmonds]

a few people saying they love magnesium

[@tjwarnick6067]

Hey Nick! I’m just starting my Cross-Country training and I want to know you’re opinion on things I should change this summer from last summer. And how can I start making my distance days faster while still allowing my body to recover properly?

[@nicksymmonds]

periodize your week. Three session days, three recovery day. Recovery days should be EASY. No faster than conversational pace. Session days should be HARD, push yourself. Add 2-3x lifting in there, some people prefer to lift on their easy days, some one their hard days (I liked to lift on my easy days).

[@gregorysweeting2512]

Sound great Nick are they safe? You know that there are supplements out there with small dosages of ban ingredients. Even the smallest dosages of those banned ingredients can cause a positive test.

[@kylef6323]

Hey Nick what do you think about supplementing creatine? After a loading phase of about a week I saw a big improvement in the shorter sprints, especially the 200m.

[@nicksymmonds]

tbh I've never taken creatine. Mostly when it comes up in conversation it is from people trying to bulk up

[@Somali-iv9pu]

​@@nicksymmonds it doesn't, it's mostly for short burst energy production with ATP.

[@MillzSzn]

100m and 200m sprinter are their anything to boost performance at the track meet?

[@terranceparris4169]

Really ! No l arginine no canitine no coq 10 trust me people at Nick level vitamin c and vitamin d is just the start trust me

[@nicksymmonds]

you've gone down the rabbit hole! How many of those do you really need?

[@walterwhite3143]

I jog 5 miles 5 times a week. Should I take BCCA tablet post workout?

[@alexholmes7249]

Yes.

[@ashtonbeehler5875]

Should I take creatine during the off-season training?

[@irannadevalapur132]

I am from Indian soldier, it's better for 5km running ?

[@cecilsmith24]

I just take a daily multi vitamin, but I noticed some have potassium and some don't. I'm going to switch to one that has it after this round. Nick any thoughts on potassium? Love the channel, and all the great incite. Keep up the great work!!

[@s.k.sanchez]

Thanks Nick 🙏

[@nicksymmonds]

no prob!

[@no79way]

No magnesium???

[@jakereuter7617]

Is it odd to take almost no supplements? I take a daily multivitamin, and have never used any other supplement.

[@nicksymmonds]

not odd, I think that is perfectly fine!

[@tubesteak9000]

lol the supplement video is 4:20. nice!

[@Minecraftia240]

0:49 Thank me later

[@nicksymmonds]

I don't get it

[@philiple9325]

Nick Symmonds he means that this is when the video really starts. Also nick you're an awesome runner love your content! 😄

[@Minecraftia240]

I meant your expression during 0:49 😂

[@philiple9325]

TheGamerRender oh sorry

[@YujiroTDM]

Sir it's not available in india

[@bhaskardubey2157]

Sir running key leye best product provide karwa saktey h

[@Ak-ig8os]

Thanks always your Vedio helpful

[@UsmanAli-im3rd]

i need to run 1600m in just 7:00 minutes so which supplement will be beneficial for me ?

[@Jav33]

Creatine

[@ASivan-wo8wn]

Cocaine

[@nick5422]

More running

[@JimmyKim-fb1ji]

@@Jav33best way to get slower be like…

[@Jav33]

@@JimmyKim-fb1ji ur an idiot

[@sajaljoshi1638]

Huge respect from india

[@emmamacdonald1241]

has anyone used run gum and found it helpful in running?

[@subhambiswakarma8307]

Hlo sir...I am subham and I am beginner long marathon Atlantic boy and I am 22 year old and sir what kind of supplements in needed sir..plz suggested me .....🖐👍👍

[@novennelagua3151]

Is multivitamin could work?

[@StolenCreation]

"Healthy well balanced meals" Continues to do a Big Mac Mile 😂😂 I know these videos are old and that may have not been in order of video release but I thought it was funny! Always solid advice Nick!

[@rasbei1434]

i like the new intro!

[@nicksymmonds]

thank you! Ryan put that together for us

[@ITzYaBoiKingGamingAndMore]

I think best supplement is caffeine

[@nicksymmonds]

couldn't agree more!

[@praneshkumaar4412]

Hey,nick recommend a brand for multivitamin

[@assamadarrashid5628]

hi Nick .. is L carnitine improve endurance and give more power . help recover ?

[@medogerty6013]

Its bioavailability when taken orally is only 5-18%. So in large doses, it can be slightly helpful, but you aren’t getting the full effect you may think you’re getting.

[@emmanuelnweke8134]

I just ordered l-glutamine,protein isolate 97 lactose free and creatine cuz one of my friend said it was good for sprinters is that true?

[@NYCDurrani]

Did it help you?

[@ovinderkumar4633]

I'm from India and my timing of 1600 m is 5 minute so what suppemt I take to gave 4;30 timing Please guide m

[@Nonixification]

lots of cow meat

[@Dylan-lt9eo]

LoL. You prob figured out that no supplement is going to give you that. Just time spent running and in the gym

[@fridgefridge2569]

''I m kind of old school,, :D :D :D and so many of them on the table

[@floydburkett2749]

Can I get a autographed box of run gum?

[@GHOSTGAMING-gl7yx]

Help me bro I am from india

[@daltondesollar2368]

First like/comment?

[@nicksymmonds]

yep! well done :D

[@sanjaygurjar7956]

Iam from India Sir I want full details of mct oil powder for running Please give me suggestion🙏🙏

[@avinashadhana1438]

India 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@armylovergill5046]

Hlo sir would you like to be my friend 😆

[@georgiejackpot9540]

Don’t trust your tips. Seems like plugs

[@natnelt4319]

Hey nick. Hehe

[@nicksymmonds]

hello!!

[@cinditurner1885]

ooh can I get a pack of run gum...instagram@lipgod

[@youtubetakeover8485]

Nick uses Epo.

[@nicksymmonds]

nope.