Everything you wanted to know about Energy Gels but were afraid to ask...
It wasn’t long ago that runners relied solely on water, sports drinks, and maybe some flat cola as their primary carbohydrate supplement during longer races such as half marathons and marathons. Luckily, our understanding of sports nutrition (specifically how glycogen is used during the marathon) has improved to the point that we now have a massive amount of products which you can choose from, each designed to speed glycogen to our working muscles.
The problem these days is not in finding a glycogen delivery product, but rather in sorting through the myriad of possible choices and then developing a strategic nutrition strategy to ensure optimal fueling on race day.
In this series of articles, we will outline how energy gels and other carbohydrate supplements work and help you understand when and how often you should be taking them to ensure maximum performance and optimal fueling on race day