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#188: The gel review show! Testing out different options for fuelling your long runs and races and what to look out for

The Running Rules Podcast··11 September 2026·53 min

About this episode

Sometimes finding a gel that you like and works for you can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. There are a lot of options out there and we don't all have the same tastes. In the last couple of months, I have been trying out more options so that I can recommend (or otherwise!) gels for people with different tastes or needs. This week, I take you through the gels I've used in the past and some of the newer ones I've tried recently. I look at the things you need to consider when selecting your gels. Finally I cover the 'extras' you might want to include in your gels such as electrolytes and caffeine, when these can be a good idea and when you might want to have these separately. To sign up for my half marathon prep webinar on 14th September at 12:30 go to www.therunningrules.com/halfmarathon