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Best running gels and energy gels

"The post-100 burps are real" – 3 gels an hour and pushing Zone 3 all the way, David Roche explains how he broke the Leadville 100 record

By Julia Clarke published

The ultra runner fueled his runaway success with 500+ calories per hour and no plain water

Running Events & Competitions
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I used these tasty KMC energy gels to fuel my best ever marathon, and they're going cheap for Amazon Prime Day

By Cat Ellis published

Deals KMC NRG gels are mint-flavoured, and not as sickly sweet as many others

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The best running gels: convenient, tasty energy for the road or trail

By Pat Kinsella last updated

The best running gels, aka energy gels, keep you going during longer runs, from half-marathons to ultras

Nutrition & Hydration
BACX Performance Fuel sachet and bottle

BACX Performance Fuel review: tasty and effective

By Pat Kinsella published

Completely plant-based and synthetic-nonsense-free, BACX Performance Fuel is an energy-packed syrup for before and during exercise

Nutrition & Hydration
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Do we really need to guzzle electrolytes after every workout?

By Julia Clarke published

What are electrolytes? They’ve become synonymous with exercise, so we take a look at what they actually do, and when you really need them

Nutrition & Hydration
An expert guide to energy gels for runners

When to use running gels to improve performance

By Fiona Russell published

An expert guide on when to use energy gels for runners – and how best to consume them

Nutrition & Hydration