How many gels should you take for a half marathon?
Learn how many gels you need for a half marathon, when to take them, and how many carbs per hour suit your race.
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What Is Creatine, and Why Should You Take It?
What is creatine, how does it relate to ATP and performance, and who benefits? Get facts, dosage, and practical advice.
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Caffeinated gels: how to use them
Caffeinated gels before training? Get timing, dosage and water right so your stomach and energy hold up on long runs.
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Optimal Recovery After Running: Do You Really Need to Take Something After Every Run?
Optimal recovery after running depends on the length and intensity of the session as well as the time until your next workout. After a short, easy run, water and a...
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Optimal Recovery After Cycling: The Ride Doesn’t End When You Park Your Bike
For cyclists, recovery starts on the bike and continues after the computer has stopped. Fueling during the ride affects how large an energy and fluid deficit needs to be restored...
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Gels Before the Start – Does It Make Sense?
Learn when and how to take an energy gel before the start. Get practical advice on pre-race gels, carbs before running, and avoiding stomach issues.
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Energy Gels for Beginners – How to Get Started
Learn how to use energy gels as a beginner with timing, dosage, and water. A simple guide for running, cycling, and long workouts.
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Creatine Gummies
Creatine gummies make creatine easy and consistent. Learn about effects, dosage, side effects, and whether gummies are a good alternative to powder.
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How Many Gels Should You Bring on Race Day?
How many gels do you need for a race? Get an energy gel race plan with gels per hour for half marathons and marathons—and test it before race day.
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Energy Gels for Trail Running
Energy gels for trail running: master timing, carbs per hour, fluids and caffeine so you can better plan your fueling.
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Women and Creatine
Women and creatine: Learn what creatine helps with, dosing, performance, and choosing powders, capsules, and gummies. Get practical advice.
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Hydro Tabs in Combination with Carbo Race
Learn how Hydro Tabs and Carbo Race can be combined into an electrolyte and energy drink for long sessions. Get a simple hydration strategy.
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Hydro Tabs in Combination with Carbo Race
Hydro Tabs and Carbo Race can be combined in one sports drink with electrolytes and carbohydrate. Get advice on dosage, timing, and stomach comfort.
