Science In Sport GO Isotonic Energy Gels, Running Gels with 22 g Carbohydrates, Low Sugar, Orange Flavour, 60 ml Per Serving (30 Pack)

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During long bouts of exercise such as a marathon, it’s advisable to consume around 60-90g of carbs per hour, which would typically be two to five gels, one taken every 15-20 minutes or so. In practical terms this can be a bit too much to carry and consume, so many runners aim to take a gel every 30-40 minutes or so, starting from about 30-45 minutes into their run. Do pro marathon runners use gels? Most runners will complete a 10K in under 75 minutes, and if you have fuelled well in the days before the race you will have enough carbs stored in your body to get through a 10K without needing to use a gel. That said, many runners like to use a gel just before a 10K to top up their fuel stores, and if you are taking over an hour to complete the race and want to use a gel halfway through, it’s not going to hurt, even if it might only provide psychological benefits. Are running gels good for you?

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Start early when your heart rate is low and you’re less likely to have stomach issues! Plus if you leave it until further into the race, then it might be too late… How many gels do you need? Many runners struggle with energy gels, so it’s important to train with them. We spoke to David Dunne, a performance nutritionist and the co-founder of tailored sports nutrition app Hexis, about sports supplements. He talked us through the best approach to training your gut to handle energy gels. Energy gels offer a concentrated source of energy, making it easier to replace lost energy stores whilst training and racing. Most energy gels are based on maltodextrin which directly provide glucose to your blood stream and provide an easily absorbable form of carbohydrate. As well as water, the main ingredient is maltodextrin (from maize) to provide the carbohydrate, plus various flavourings, preservatives and a sweetener. And that's about it. It should be noted that the electrolyte version is not isotonic as the additional of electrolytes increases the concentration. Okay, but can you REALLY take SiS gels without water?

It’s designed to be a stable release of energy rather than the usual spike you get from a gel. The gel contains only 11g of carbs compared with the usual 20g, but I’ve found the energy benefits seem to be similar, and it’s more palatable than most options—great news if you’re not a fan of the usual super-sweet gels. Hi I am doing my first marathon in 9 weeks time I have been using sis gels but not sure how often I should be taking them

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The apple version tasted just like apple concentrate, and with a very thin consistency makes it easy to drink on the go or dilute in water. They even have two options when tearing open; gulp or sip!

It depends if you are also taking on energy drinks. If you get 40grams of carbohydrate from a 500ml energy drink, one additional energy gel of 25 grams will take you up to the 70g target. Most races provide water, so it is safer to rely on your own gels rather than hope what’s offered at a race suits your needs. These have been my go-to gels for years, made with chia seeds as a base these are very easy on the stomach. I really like the Apple & cinnamon, Strawberry and Raspberry flavours.