How to Plan Your Gels During a Marathon: A Complete Guide
- Diego Tobias
- Jan 20
- 5 min read
Updated: Jan 25
Fueling during a marathon is just as important as your training leading up to the race. Running 26.2 miles is a demanding endurance event that requires energy, and without a proper fueling strategy, you risk hitting "the wall" — a point of physical and mental exhaustion caused by depleted glycogen stores. This is where energy gels come in.
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