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How To Fuel Your Long Runs & Races Effectively!

2025-03-02 Sports
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Top Comments (10)

@indyrunnerii 2025-03-03

What works for me is take the Gel just before the Aid Station and wash it down at the Aid Station with provided Electrolytes or Water....that way you aren't trying to get (10) things done at the Aid Station and you can get through relaxed and efficient.

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@spyroslon 2025-03-02

This video is a godsend.. been trying to find proper fueling plans for the whole day yesterday looking at your old videos

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@AdamP.Wright 2025-03-04

Surprised more people don't talk about maple syrup. One ingredient, all natural, roughly the same amount of carbs as commercial gels, better natural electrolyte profile, easy on the stomach, FAR FAR cheaper. I use refillable soft flasks. They're basically perfect in every way. I'm about to experiment with Agave Syrup for the same reason and it's higher carb content - though I've read that it's not quite as easy on the stomach. Will report back!

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@aylaamon3267 2025-03-08

Best tip I can give for gels/chews: make sure you can actually functionally open them with sweaty fingers during a race! I love Clif Blocks, but I have to pre-open the packages before I run. And NOTHING is more frustrating than when the "tear" tab on a gel doesn't work and you can't get into it! I always try to carry one extra for that reason (or in case I drop one).

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@woodenlogos3428 2025-03-07

I got your sub40 10k plan, did it and manage to hit 39:30. thank you!

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@Nix6p 2025-05-27

I use baby food pouches. I'd never feed that garbage to my kids, but they're great for running!

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@bentprogamingyt 2025-09-12

3:20 6-7 gels. Y’all hear that

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@abepenner4714 2025-05-11

Anyone else bring a bag of dates on long runs? I just started this and it seems to work great

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@sb-vy8cw 2025-03-05

I swear by high 5 gels. Normal gels for winted and electrolye gels for summer. Never had an issue with these and they taste great.

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@djukez 2025-11-05

I always grab the free gels at races, then just stash them for my training runs to try out 😂 free is free!

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