When I say that work has been busy lately, I mean in – I’ve been swept off my feet with projects. All this change has meant longer days in the office and a lot less energy for training. I’ve started to commute home on foot , giving me the chance to clock up a few kilometres, avoid driving and get back a lot faster than walking. Taking my tiny (but cute) backpack with me was a humbling experience of holding onto those straps for dear life. So I’m taking running backpack research seriously – and this gorgeous lilac number caught me eye.
Ultralight yet durable, this sleek backpack carries all your essentials and makes the run almost easy. With a zippered outer pocket for workout gear and adjustable sternum strap and waist belt, pull it on and plod away.
£105.00, shop via on.com
Get the scoop. Ideal for folk living non-stop lives, this supplement is a true powerhouse. With a broad range of vitamins, minerals and bacterial cultures for your gut, AG1 delivers the combined effect of 15 supplements in one. So you can feel your best, every day – with a simple, easy start to the day.
One scoop a day covers 70+ ingredients: vitamins, minerals, probiotics, prebiotics and whole-food sourced nutrients, all designed to support energy, immunity and digestion.
From £59.00. Shop via drinkag1.com
Designed to support skin resilience, hydration and barrier strength from within, True Skin Alchemy is the next step in long-term skin hydration and defence.
Protecting against UV and environmental damage while assisting the skin‘s natural protective layer keeping irritants out with every use.
If you’re like me and dread tough sessions, sometimes a cute outfit goes a long way when it comes to motivation for those faster miles. Your favourite running shorts now in a high-rise fit. Designed for maximum mobility and comfort, the Future Navy-Baltic Sea Accelerate 3″ High-Rise Running Short is ultra-lightweight and flexible, offering a “barely there” feel.
Whether you’re pushing your limits or enjoying a light jog, these shorts keep you at your fastest.
£64.00, shop via us.lskd.co
A drink you won’t trip up over. TRIP’s Tropical Mango Mindful Blend is their first-ever tropical flavour, and is a sunshine-packed sip bringing together delicious mango, tangy passionfruit and zesty lime with TRIP’s signature blend of magnesium, Lion’s Mane, Lemon Balm and Chamomile for calm.
It’s low calorie, contains no added sugar and is available nationwide now for £2 a can. Every can also comes with a free 3-month Calm Premium membership to help more people find their calm. Sip back and relax.
It might be summer, but there are certainly plenty of colds still lurking around. Tonic, the UK’s fastest-growing vitamin and supplement brand, makes a delicious orange flavoured Immunity + Vitality supplement.
The zingy flavour is packed with Vitamins C, D3 and K2, Reishi mushroom, and seven other powerful nutrients to support your immune system, reduce tiredness and fatigue, and help protect against oxidative stress. If you’re training hard, a little TLC goes a long way – and this new supplement aims to support that with one easy-to-drink effervescent.
£9.00, shop via tesco.com/
Let’s be honest, sometimes shoving down a super sugary gel in the middle of an already hot, sweaty and difficult run is not the greatest of experiences.
Reeal, the new female founded, UK brand is challenging the status quo of sports nutrition with energy gels designed to be enjoyed, not endured. All natural, 9 real food ingredients, gluten free, vegan friendly.
Available in Tropical and Orange flavours, each gel delivers 32g of carbohydrates through a dual-source glucose and fructose blend.
RRP £11.49 for a 4-pack. Shop via reeal.co.uk
Oh honey. The 550+ MGO Mānuka Honey is a step up in potency, offering steady, natural support to help your body adapt and stay well.
Sourced from the unspoiled landscapes of New Zealand and independently tested to verify a minimum of 550 mg/kg MGO, this is Manuka honey with real, measurable strength behind it.
Warm and smooth, with a balanced sweetness that deepens into distinct woody undertones and a lingering caramel richness. Beautiful stirred into warm (not boiling) tea, or enjoyed straight from the spoon. I’ve been enjoying it on my pre-run crumpets each morning – a thoroughly delicious start to the day!
£44.99, shop via honestlymanuka.com
Built with just two cords and a sole, the UNEEK delivers a uniquely adaptable fit that moves with your foot. Free‑moving cords adjust naturally as you walk, offering a balance of flexibility, security, and structure for all‑day comfort.
I’ve worn this sandal for over two years and have already pressed ‘go’ on another colourway. These shoes are durable, stylish and excellent for the girls who still care about looking cool when getting 20k+ steps in. If you’re not a fan yet, you will be soon.
RRP £110, shop via keenfootwear.co.uk
If there was ever a reason to look forward to the inevitable sweaty puddles that come with sport, this would be in. Launched in July, Puresport’s Ultra Electrolytes Pomegranate have been created in collaboration with British Olympic sprinter Amy Hunt.
A scientifically formulated electrolyte solution designed for athletes and active individuals who require optimal hydration during exercise.
With a balanced combination of sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, this pomegranate-flavoured electrolyte drink replenishes essential minerals lost during sweat, helping to maintain hydration, muscle function, and endurance.
The pomegranate flavour provides a balanced sweet and tart taste, delivering an effective dose of electrolytes.
Amp up your beauty routine and step into the future of skincare with the ELITE LED Face Mask – the most advanced, luxurious LED mask on the market.
Designed to deliver clinic-grade results from the comfort of your home, this intelligent device offers everything your skin craves for a radiant, youthful, and compliment-worthy glow. Clinically designed to target 28+ common and medical skin concerns – from pigmentation to fine lines and breakouts – in one intelligent solution.
£229.99, shop via senssebeauty.com
Only This™ has just launched with its first product: Plump, Lift & Glow Serum Cream, a high-performance face-and-eye serum-cream created for people who want visible skincare results without a long or complicated routine.
Built around one clear idea: simplified, not simplistic skincare; Only This™ removes the unnecessary and puts everything into one beautifully considered product. The 50ml serum-cream is powered by the brand’s Restoractive Natura Blend™ formula, created over three years to support the results people truly care about: skin that looks plumper, more radiant, and firmer.
Designed as a one-step routine for the face, eye area, and neck, Plump, Lift & Glow Serum Cream combines the potency of a serum with the comfort of a cream. It is created to make daily skincare feel effortless, while still delivering the visible benefits expected from a more complex routine.
£68.00, shop via onlythisbeauty.com
The Salomon Bandana Gravel Running Headband is designed for active performance with a bandana-style design. Built for running and active use, style it your way and enjoy the outing.
Shop via sportsdirect.com
