Personal bests, competition wins, new challenges — athletes and particularly endurance athletes, tend to want to push themselves hard to perform. So it makes sense that there is a big interest in ...

Molly Kimball answers the question: 'Energy Bars, Drinks and Sports Gels?' July 1, 2009— -- Question: What are the differences between energy bars, drinks and gels, and is one form better ...

According to a new study, consuming potatoes may be just as effective as popular carbohydrate gels for an athlete's performance. The research was conducted by University of Illinois professor of ...

I've been reading the book Runner's World Performance Nutrition for Runners, which states that the combined carbohydrate concentration of gels and sports drinks is too great for optimal absorption and ...

Gu. Hammer Gel. Clif Shots. Sports energy gel comes in quite a few brands and many flavors, some of which actually taste good! It can be a huge factor in helping an athlete finish a race or perform at ...

If you're chasing a PB, the best energy gels for running could be the secret weapon you didn’t realise you needed. Whether you’re a beginner tackling your first half or full marathon or an experienced ...

Running gels—you’ve probably seen super serious runner types ripping them open with their teeth and guzzling them down as they blaze past in a blur of Lycra and sweat. The gels are what long-distance ...

I used to do fine with gels and sports drinks during marathons, but recently they have begun to disagree with me. Are there any alternatives I can carry during a marathon so I don't throw up? Great ...

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Forget the Causeway Classic. This year's big game at UC Davis saw sports-formulated jelly beans go up against two other carbohydrate supplements: sports drinks and gels. And the winner is ... all ...

A team of scientists at the University of Illinois discovered a new peak performance food that’s more at home during Thanksgiving dinner than it is on the roadside during the Tour De France. You may ...

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: An influencer, wannabe coach, or random guy who races a lot posts about the virtues of running without energy gels or other fuel sources. They might even ...