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Excellent products that have become part of my marathon training. They’re easy on the stomach and give me the energy I need for long runs. I’ve ordered several times now and have always been impres... See more
Fantastic customer service. Had a split ouch of recovery mix. Without hesitation they offered a refund or replacement. I sent photos so they could look into why it happened. Highly recommend their p... See more
I rarely use sports gels or drinks because they upset my tummy - but this was a delight. I ran 50km ultra, taking 4, and a 10km Spartan race using 2 and no stomach issues at all! They tasted great, mi... See more
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Founded in 2015, by two Edinburgh based endurance athletes, Active Root is a range of natural sports nutrition with a difference. As-well-as providing natural fuel and hydration, our drinks and gels contain root ginger which helps maintain a balanced stomach. Our philosophy is simple, if your stomach is settled you will feel good and therefore perform better. The Active Root range is developed to meet all your training and racing nutrition needs, our sports drinks are perfect for providing energy and hydration during exercise, Gel Mix delivers instant energy in a handy reusable soft-flask and ElectroLite is a low calorie alternative for lower intensity exercise. Our products contain 100% natural ingredients, are delicious and light tasting, and suitable for vegan and gluten free diets. What's more we offer all our products in handy environmentally friendly compostable refill bags, helping you cut down on unnecessary plastic waste. Learn how Active Root can make a difference to your training here www.activeroot.co.uk
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8 Glengyle Terrace, EH3 9LL, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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I love active root
I love active root, so far I’ve tried the sachets of drink and the gels and they’re both amazing. Such a great flavour and really gives you a boost
31 August 2024
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No gut bombs
quick delivery, and a great product, I have used Active root for many races, and no gut bombs for me.
The chews are too yummy, I have to make sure I don't eat them before I need them!!
16 August 2024
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Quality product
Prompt delivery, comms throughout and quality of product. Will certainly use again.
17 August 2024
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Lovely Ginger Sports Nutrition
Order arrived well packaged and on time. Always happy with the quality of the products; so much better than the standard off the shelf offerings that are full of artificial sweetness. Kinder to the stomach, and tasty too.
1 August 2024
I've never been into energy drinks before but this is my second order of active root sports mix!
I've never been into energy drinks before but this is my second order of active root sports mix!
I love the taste of it and like being able to mix it myself depending on how strong I want It
It really gives me a boost on my early morning swims. My teenage daughter also loves to take it in her water bottle for the gym.
1 August 2024
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The energy chews & isotonic drink got…
The energy chews & isotonic drink got me round 16 miles of a training run this morning & I can’t wait to try the mixed berry chews!
Incredibly quick delivery, which I needed, so I really appreciated that.
I LOVE this company - it’s helping train for my first marathon 💜🏃🏻♀️💜
3 August 2024
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Great products great service.
Great products that actually help during training and events provided with a first class service.
26 July 2024
Simple request carried out as one would expect Order easily put in and goods received…
Order easily put in and goods received quickly. As good service as possible. Thank you.
20 July 2024
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Energy and nutrition drinks
Good web site easy to order quick delivery of products.
Only gripe is the writing on the products is a bit small had to use the magnify app on phone to read the instructions and dosage etc.
6 July 2024
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Easy to order the products we wanted…
Easy to order the products we wanted and efficient deliver and product securely packaged
9 July 2024
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Brilliant
I've used it for years to refuel on my runs. Brilliant, natural. Far better than using gels
14 July 2024
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Great product
Great product, tastes delicious and makes a huge difference whilst doing long endurance rows
28 June 2024
Great taste
Love the taste of this and the whole sustainability of Active root
5 July 2024
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Not getting the ginger vibe and my last…
Not getting the ginger vibe and my last batch was virtually solid, couldn’t use the plastic spoon had to use a metal one. The new size packets I’m not sure about, I ordered 2 refill pouches but the new ones are much bigger so not sure about re ordering
3 July 2024
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Reply from activeroot.co.uk
Hello George,
So sorry about the condition of the powder. If you email your order number and the product to enquiries@activeroot.co.uk we will send a replacement. Re the pouch sizes, we also do a 840g 20 serving pouch as well as the 50 serving.
https://activeroot.co.uk/products/sports-drink-mix?variant=47973114446130
These will be back in stock on w/c 22/07 . Sincerely Will
Great!
Brought these on recommendation for my first very long bike ride- tasty, and the ginger was a nice taste. No leg cramps or stomach pains- will definitely be using these regularly!
29 June 2024
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