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Why Runners Choose Cordyceps ?
26/07/2026

Why Runners Choose Cordyceps?

Cordyceps is traditionally used to support energy and stamina. Today, some runners choose it as part of their endurance and race-fuelling routine.

Potential Benefits for Runners

Cordyceps may help to:

  • Support energy production

  • Support the body's use of oxygen

  • Improve endurance during exercise

  • Reduce feelings of fatigue

  • Support sustained running performance

However, results may differ between individuals, and current research remains mixed.

Cordyceps is additional support—not a replacement for proper training, sleep,

hydration or nutrition.

Read the research review

Why Choose It for a Midnight Run?

Midnight races can be challenging because the body is normally preparing to rest.

Runners may experience:

  • Sleepiness or low alertness

  • Heavy legs

  • Higher perceived effort

  • Difficulty following their usual meal schedule

  • Sensitivity to caffeine or stimulants

Cordyceps may be considered by runners who want non-caffeine endurance support.

However, it is not an instant stimulant and should always be tested during training before

race day.

The Smart Approach

For better running performance, always combine supplementation with:

  • Consistent training

  • Proper pacing

  • Enough carbohydrates

  • Good hydration

  • Adequate sleep and recovery

Want to Try Cordyceps During Your Run?

Discover Mitogels—the energy gel formulated with Cordyceps, together with D-Ribose,

L-Arginine and L-Citrulline.

Contact LGRA to purchase Mitogels and learn how to include it in your race-fuelling plan.

Always follow the product directions.

Consult a healthcare professional if you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or take

regular medication.