Running gels (or energy gels) are exactly that – gels that contain a highly concentrated amount of carbohydrates.
1 As your body uses carbohydrates to fuel high-intensity exercise, such as running, energy gels can be used to replenish your body’s stores of carbohydrates, helping fuel your run or allowing your body to recover.
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But, with so many brands to choose from, as well as flavours ranging from coffee or chocolate to berries, it can be hard to know which product is right for you.
While our advice would be to test a few different brands and styles, we’ve made the process a little easier, by ranking our favourites. So keep reading to find out which made the list.