What to eat before a run
Eating the right breakfast before a run helps improve endurance and performance by replenishing glycogen stores that are depleted overnight.
Best pre-run breakfast options:
Porridge
A classic runner’s breakfast, providing slow-release, low glycaemic index carbohydrates for sustained energy.
Try our porridge with wildfarmed regenerative oats soaked & cooked with organic whole milk or oat milk, served with:
- Banana & blossom honey
- Forest berries & Pip & Nut peanut butter
- Forest berries, chopped almonds, hazelnuts, seeds & dates
- or plain! With your choice of toppings.
Super eggs
A nutrient-rich source of protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins to support training performance.
Our super eggs contain three free-range eggs scrambled with petit pois & served plain or with your choice of toppings.
- Avocado
- Bacon
- Sauteed Mushrooms
- Smoked Salmon
- Smoky Beans
Post-run recovery food: why protein matters
After exercise, your body needs protein to support muscle recovery and repair. Including high-quality protein in your post-run recovery meals can also help reduce fatigue and keep you feeling fuller for longer.
These meals are ideal for post-workout recovery nutrition and busy runners who need convenient, balanced food on the go.
Great recovery food options:
Pure Bowls
Including our Chicken Shawarma bowl with 39g of protein and our High Protein Chilli & Cheese with 35g of protein.
Our Chicken Shawarma is made up of richly spiced Persian-style stew with British, Red Tractor chicken & wholegrain brown rice, topped with hummus & pomegranate.
Pure Protein smoothie
Available in sizes regular (17g protein) and large (34g protein).
Handmade every day in shops with oat milk, vanilla protein, blueberries, strawberries & almond butter.
You’ve earned it: a well-deserved sweet treat
You’ve pushed yourself hard on your run — so why not reward yourself with something sweet?
Recovery is about balance, and enjoying a treat after training can be part of staying consistent with your routine.
The best sweet-treats at Pure:
Super Rice Pudding
A vegan rice pudding made with arborio rice, quinoa, coconut milk, agave nectar, orange zest & coconut chips.
Peanut Butter Choc Pot
A vegan dessert pot made with dark chocolate, coconut yoghurt and Pip & Nut peanut butter.