so these need to be replenished regularly when running distances of a half marathon or upwards,” she explains. “Energy gels are the easy way to consume carbohydrates; they’re portable ...

Runners need something that won’t weigh ... How do energy gels enhance performance during marathons? Energy gels are designed to provide a quick burst of energy during long-distance runs.

The so-called energy gel, for example, leads to stomach problems for many runners and is therefore not recommended for all runners during a marathon. What also speaks for a long aerobic run: The ...

Two marathon runners have been identified after a video showing them hoarding excessive amounts of free energy gels during a race in east China went viral, sparking public criticism for ...

Energy gels made in Lancashire will be provided to 350,000 runners this year, after RunThrough and Science in Sport joined forces. RunThrough, which hosts 10k, 5k, 10 mile, half marathon and ...

like a marathon – which is why marathon runners are encouraged to eat things like energy gels and chews during a race. It’s important to carb load in training as well as during race week to ...

While marathon ... energy levels (sleep) and responsiveness (listen to your body). A study from the University of Limburg in the Netherlands confirmed just how over-trained endurance runners ...

One of the largest ever studies of marathon runners has given clues on how non-elites can best train for the 26.2-mile distance, as thousands begin their journey to a spring marathon. Researchers ...

The latest iteration takes it a step further with thoughtful design enhancements and special elements that celebrate the ...