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Best Proffee
Chike High Protein Iced Coffee Sampler Pack
I’m not lying when I tell you that I have one of these pouches every single day of my life. It is true that I run pretty much every day, and that means I need fuel. Protein coffee is one of my fave pre-run boosts or post-run pick-me-ups. Seemingly everyone is on the proffee trend right now, and it’s for a good reason. This stuff is tasty as heck, gives you a boost, and packs 20 grams of protein into 120 calories.
2
Best Candy
Yesmoo 5 Lb. of Mini Bags
I may have just teared up a bit at this sale. It might be the deal, it might be the citric acid. Either way, I’m amped. Nothing wakes you up at mile “Why am I doing this?” like biting the head off of a sour, child-shaped gummy.
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Best Ectocooler-Like Gel
High5 Energy Gel (20x38g Sachets)
If you’re a millennial and have ever had the joy of an Ectocooler juice box, you know what this tastes like. I swear, it’s the most edible gel out there other than honey or fig paste. It’s inoffensive and it really works.
4
Best Source of Magnesium
Trace Minerals Power Pak Electrolyte Powder Packets
These are great for everyone, but ladies, can I level with you? You know when you’re PMSing and you still need to train? That’s when I use these. They contain magnesium, which has been shown to help soothe the uterus. For guys: It’s also good for recovery and digestion. (Don’t worry, there’s not enough to have you embarrassing yourself on your run, and also it doesn’t work that fast.) For everyone? There is a bevy of electrolytes, and it tastes really great.
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Best All-Natural Gel
R.U.S. Candy Honey Sticks (25-Pack) 
A true multipurpose queen, I have these in my SpiBelt, my pocketbook, my desk at work, my pantry, and various other places about my home and person. They’re just enough sugar to keep you going, and they taste divine.
6
Best Buzz Without the Beans
Honey Stinger Organic Cherry Blossom Energy Chew 
Gluten-free, organic, and not a goopy gel? Sign us up! These are fab-tasting, give you a great boost thanks to a little hit of caffeine, and they taste like cherry chewy candies that rhyme with Molly Fanchers.
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Best Hydration Throwback
Liquid I.V. Hydration Powder Packets in Popsicle Firecracker
These are fun and tasty! Remember the Firecracker/Bomb/Astro pops of childhood? These taste just like it. I am not kidding. They’re even better when your sporting 14-year old allows you to get some before she steals them all.
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Best Hydration Flavor Bundle
DripDrop Electrolyte Powder Packets in Mango, Açaí, Passion Fruit, and Piña Colada (32-Count)
These got me through my last marathon AND through the novel coronavirus. Thanks, DripDrop—really pulling twice your weight there. The pineapple is the superior flavor, but all are good.
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Best PB Cup Protein Shake
Cellucor C4 Whey Protein Powder in Reese’s Peanut Butter & Chocolate 
This is my favorite caffeine-free protein powder and the one I mix up with Greek yogurt to make my fake cheesecake when I can’t even dream of eating one more chicken breast or slice of meat. It tastes very much like Reese’s, and truth be told, it would probably be good mixed with iced coffee, too. 25 grams of protein for 140 calories makes it easy to fit into your macros.
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Best Hydration Tablets
Nuun Electrolyte Tablets for Proactive Hydration, Mixed Flavors (4-Pack, 40 Servings)
My OG BFF electrolytes! Nuun is a stalwart member of the running community, powering scores of runners for longer than most in the powdered game. From the satisfying “clink” it makes in your water bottle, to the refreshing fizzle on your tongue, you just can’t go wrong with Nuun.
Cat Bowen has been covering parenting and home for over a decade. At Best Products, she has tested hundreds of products for parents and for the home, often spending dozens of hours per product to ensure her reviews are accurate and informative. Prior to joining the team, she was at Romper where she covered everything from breastfeeding to child sleep habits to abortion rights access. You can find her work on Bustle, Romper, and more. Cat is a bit of an intellectual magpie and perpetual student, most recently receiving a graduate degree in gender studies where she examined a topic that vexes so many — pockets in women’s clothing.
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