Energy Gels for Running: How They Work and When You Should Take Them

Hit the wall. Bonking. Cramping. Pure exhaustion.
The marathon brings many of those experiences to each and every one of us, but we are told that if we use energy gels, running will be much less miserable, and we will feel better in those final few miles of a race.
But is this true? Let's take a look at what the science says about how you should use energy gels during your marathon and how often you should take then.
In this video, you'll learn..
➡️ Exactly how energy gels and other carbohydrate supplements work
➡️ Learn when and how often you should be taking them
➡️ And help you find the best energy gel for you.
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[@tpruna1]

Excellent explanation. Thanks!

[@dennismontoya1893]

Great informative video! Thanks!

[@AliA-we2uu]

Informative and helpful video! Thank you so much! God bless and good luck!

[@gstbad]

Excellent! Thx from France 🇫🇷! 😊

[@potblack7951]

Very informative..thank you👍

[@runnersconnect]

Glad it was helpful!

[@FOSHIZNIT221]

we’re workin.

[@dmleibo]

Great video. Thank you! I’ve tried so many and have landed on Gu Liquid Energy as it also contains electrolytes. But my legs still seem dead near the end of long runs. I’m taking them every 30 minutes - could it be too much?

[@runnersconnect]

The dead legs is likely the result of something in training, not a fuel issue.

[@user-zw3cx5dg3o]

Thank you for your effort Is there any energy gel you recommend for short range running around 4 kilometers

[@ourwilliam2405]

You have enough carbs in your body to run 4 k

[@nickcortes686]

Most I’ve ran is 19 miles and that’s only on some 200g caffeine C4 pre, is this runners gel considered cheating you can’t run it without it ?

[@brentonstaunton7827]

This is intriguing because it's just all natural ingredients that just help your body push forward You still have to earn those miles

[@noahclark4965]

4:07 What is this running form 😭😭😭