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Running Gels: Love Them or Hate Them? Here's What You Need to Know
The One Percent Better Runner | DLake, Mike Trees & Friends
English - March 07, 2023 02:12 - 15 minutes - 34.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFitness Health & Fitness Mental Health running run runner triathlon cycling marathon half marathon mike trees dlake creates endurance sports Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Running gels are like stocks in the stock market. Some people swear by them and couldn't imagine training for a marathon without them, while others avoid them at all costs. Like with stocks, it's essential to research and determines what works best for you personally.
We discuss using running gels as a source of energy during long runs or races. Then we emphasize the importance of researching and determining what works best for each runner, as some runners swear by gels while others avoid them altogether.
Rounding into the importance of choosing a gel containing the correct carbohydrate type, such as a glucose polymer or maltodextrin, which has a slower absorption rate and a more sustained energy release.
And last - the importance of experimenting with different amounts of gel and timing of consumption.
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