Energy gels are a form of carbohydrate that help provide energy over endurance events such as a marathon. It is important to practise taking energy gels in the lead up to a marathon as, just like your muscles, your digestive system also needs to be trained. As a general rule, you need to practice your race day nutrition 2-3 times before race day. I am currently training for the Dublin marathon and have been using gels on all of my long runs. I am slowly getting the hang of figuring out when exactly to take them, to help prevent myself hitting a wall both mentally and physically. When exercising for … Continue reading Energy Gels – what they do and how to take them