Apple Energy Gel

We recommend taking energy gels for exercise lasting over an hour. This duration of exercise will deplete the body’s energy reserves sufficiently for the OTE Sports energy gels to be effective. 

OTE gels can play a vital role in maximising endurance and reaching new personal bests on race day, but everyone’s needs will be different when it comes to how often they will need to use an Apple Energy Gel throughout a run. 

Firstly, consider your pace. The faster you run, the more energy you burn, so taking a gel every 20 minutes should be enough to sustain your carbohydrate levels. Slower runners may prefer to use one every 30 minutes. Also, taller and heavier runners may prefer to consume 3 per hour (rather than 2) to sustain performance.

Though much shorter, a half-marathon still requires deliberate nutrition for a successful race. We recommend taking your first energy gel around the 30-minute mark, using a caffeine gel to maintain high energy.

For runners who expect to run a half-marathon in over 2 hours, a general rule to follow is to use a gel every 30 minutes.