How many gels?
For any runs over 1.5 hours
Distance 14.0 mi
🏁 Race
Pace 10:00 /mi
Carb target — 45 g/hr
Gel
Mix in caffeine gels
Timed to kick in for the final stretch
5GU Energy Gels
Run time
2h 20m
Total carbs
105g
When to take them
Gel 1 — 2.0mi (20m)Gel 2 — 4.4mi (44m)Gel 3 — 6.8mi (1h 08m)Gel 4 — 9.2mi (1h 32m)Gel 5 — 11.6mi (1h 56m)
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