Mixed Energy Chews
by Veloforte
Real-food, gum-free endurance chews with a genuinely gentle bite — but hedged carb numbers and a thin electrolyte breakdown leave questions for serious fuelling.
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Holly Woodford
Holly is a long-time advocate for women in sport. An endurance athlete and self-confessed kit geek, she tests gear in real training conditions and cuts through the hype to find what actually works for women's bodies and lives. Holly built the Women's Sports Standard™ framework and oversees every review published on the site.
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The Best Protein powder for women | U Perform Active Whey and Collagen Chocolate
by U Perform
Two powerhouses in one scoop: U Perform's whey-and-collagen blend tastes like a treat and fuels recovery for active women.
Veloforte Cocoa & Stem Ginger High Protein and Collagen Crunch Bar
by Veloforte
A crunchy, cocoa-and-ginger protein bar that tastes like a treat — 20g plant protein plus collagen, with real recovery staying power.
Veloforte Nova Protein Recovery Shake Review
by Veloforte
A genuinely indulgent plant-based recovery shake that tastes like a treat, refuels properly and curbs the post-session snacking.
The Best Low Sugar Protein Recovery Powder for Women?
by VOOM
My WSS™ review of VOOM Belgian Chocolate & Vanilla: a low-sugar whey isolate recovery shake that finally tastes like a treat.
Nutrition · Race Day & Performance
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Veloforte Passo Hydration Electrolyte Powder
by Veloforte
A light, natural electrolyte powder that lets you top up carbs without overloading them — gut-friendly, genuinely enjoyable to drink and built for long endurance days.
The best energy bar for endurance performance and easy digestion | VOOM Pocket Rocket Review
by VOOM
A whole-food fuel bar that sits easy on the stomach and keeps endurance energy steady — my WSS™ review of the VOOM Pocket Rocket.
Run · Accessories
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Technical Running Cap: Runr Rio Review
by Runr
Lightweight, breathable and weatherproof: the WSS™ review of the Runr Stuttgart Blackout running cap for women who run.
Run · Clothing
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BIMBLE BLACK SUPER STRIDER SHORTS 8"
by Bimble & Bolt
I've lost count of the number of running shorts I've tried over the years that have let me down mid-session — riding up, falling down, or rubbing in places