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What is “fastest man on three wheels” David Weir’s secret training tip? He trains incredibly hard, but he puts his four gold medals down to drinking beetroot juice. Before his stunning marathon performance he made sure to have an extra shot. Rich in protein, carbohydrates and sodium, this purple juice is low in calories and full of benefits. Here are our five favourite power juices to make you go faster.
1. Beet boost
The dark purple wonder-juice is high in nitrate, which allows athletes to use less oxygen and can translate into a better race time. This one contains apple juice, to offset the earthy beetroot taste. Beet it, £2.69, waitrose.com
2. Cherry pop
Cherry juice is said to help with muscle recovery, strength, supple joints and restorative sleep. More than 200 cherries have been juiced for this drink.Cherrygood, £2.49, waitrose.com
3. Pom power
Rich in cancer-preventing antioxidants and vitamins, blueberry has long been known as a superfruit. Mixed with tangy pomegranate, which is a good source of potassium, it makes for a refreshing and energising treat. Pom blueberry, £2.96, pomwonderful.com
4. Super smoothie
Packed with whey protein, which builds muscles, blueberries and chia seeds, which have more omega 3 in them than an Atlantic salmon, this is the drink of champions. Cool Britannia smoothie, from £2.95, crussh.com
5. Mango machine
Mangoes are high in vitamin A and full of fibre and vitamin C for unbeatable power on the track. Juna mango fruit nectar, £2.20, selfridges.com
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