From Race Day to Autumn Training: Using Active Root in the Off-Season

Autumn can be a fantastic time of year for running with the hotter days of summer behind us, and the cooler temperatures and beautiful autumnal colours making for some picture perfect running scenery. Perhaps your goal marathon or race is behind you now and you’re looking forward to recovering during this period, or perhaps your race is still to come or cross-country season beckons. Whatever your running goals are this autumn, Active Root is here to help support longer runs, hard sessions, and weekend adventures.

Our range of ginger based products is ideally suited for whatever autumn brings you in your training and racing. With our warming signature ingredient ginger, you can keep cosy, fuelled and your stomach settled during chillier runs.

Why Ginger?

Ginger has been used to cure nausea and sea sickness since ancient Chinese times. Active Root has applied this to benefit athletic performance but also everyday health through the use of natural root ginger in all our products to help soothe the stomach and prevent gastric discomfort before, during and after exercise.

Ginger is well-known for its ability to soothe the stomach. Ginger contains the compound Gingerol, which can help contribute to soothing the stomach by relaxing the muscles in the gut. It also can have a calming effect, reducing bloating and stomach discomfort. The ginger in Active Root has been specially used because of the high gingerol ratio!

We take pride in our use of stomach-settling ginger, but our use of natural ingredients can also contribute towards a normal functioning stomach. As the body can recognise these ingredients more easily, they are less likely to cause an upset stomach, whereas artificial additives can sometimes cause unwanted side effects. This is important not just during training and racing, but as part of a bigger picture approach to everyday health.

Active Root offers a range of different ginger-based products in the form of drink mixes, chews, gels and bars. If variety is the spice of life then we’ve got your fuelling and hydration covered, not only for race day but also in the off-season.

Energy Gels

Our range of Energy Gels are designed to enhance your performance and provide reliable support for runners, cyclists and athletes. Crafted with quality and convenience in mind, as well as being gluten free, vegan and all natural, these gels ensure you don't hit the wall, and keep pushing on! They are light, convenient to carry, gentle on the gut but powering your strong performance.

Each Energy Gel contains 50mg of ginger to maintain a settled stomach, 30g of carbohydrates for a steady release of energy, and 122 calories in each gel. You need around 60g of carbs per hour for a steady rate of exercise. We would recommend consuming a gel 15-20 minutes before you start your long run or session. Then aim to consume a gel every 20-30 minutes during your activity to maintain a steady supply of energy. Finally, you can take a gel immediately after you finish to replenish energy levels. To ensure proper hydration, take 300ml of water with every 2-3 gels per hour of exercise.

Our Energy Gels come in five flavours (all containing ginger!): Original Ginger, Lemon, Apple, Rhubarb, and caffeinated Citrus.

Energy Bars

Our Energy Bar provides 24.8g of carbohydrates for sustained energy, 172 calories to support training and racing, and is handmade in Yorkshire using an award-winning flapjack recipe. Combining sharp rhubarb with warming stem ginger, it delivers a soft, chewy texture and a reliable source of energy whether used before, during, or between sessions.

This bar is built from high-quality, carefully selected ingredients, including gluten-free oats, cornflakes, and real stem ginger pieces. Every bite delivers a balanced, natural flavour without artificial aftertaste, making it something you will genuinely look forward to eating rather than forcing down. Its practical size and satisfying consistency make it ideal to keep in your pocket, vest, or kit bag, ready whenever you need it. It holds together well during activity and is easy to eat on the move, making it a dependable option whether you're out on the road or trail. Perfect for autumnal weekend adventures outside!

Sports Drink Mix

Sports Drink Mix is more than just your average energy drink. It's a scientifically formulated drink that supports athletes by providing sustained energy, a balanced stomach, and essential electrolytes needed to maintain fluid balance, prevent muscle cramps, and enhance endurance. Whether you're running a marathon, cycling through hills, or involved in any intensive sports activity, incorporating this sports drink into your routine can help you fuel your adventures.

This can be consumed before, during and after training and racing, and features a carefully formulated blend of slow-burning cane sugar to provide a steady stream of fuel rather than the short-lived bursts of energy from traditional sports drinks. Our Sports Drink Mix contains 239mg of ginger to help prevent gut bombs, 40g carbs for a steady release of energy, and up to 161 calories in each serving. Sports Drink Mix also includes 567mg sea salt, helping to replace vital electrolytes lost through sweat.

Sports Drink Mix is on hand to help you through the longer sessions and outdoor adventures this autumn. Simply add a serving of Sports Drink Mix to your water bottle or soft flask (usually 500-750ml of water), shake well, and you’re ready to hydrate and refuel on the go. Stay hydrated, reduce muscle cramps, and support faster recovery with this electrolyte-rich sports drink. It's available in Original, Peppermint, Green Tea (caffeinated) and Summer Punch flavours.

Our Energy Gels, Energy Bars and Sports Drink Mix are the perfect companions this autumn whether you are training, racing or recovering.