Looking for a place to start? Think less about nutrition plans, fuel smarter and harder with hand-picked nutrition curated for Half Marathons. Offering essential carbohydrates, cramp solutions, hydration and recovery for an all-in-one half marathon bundle. The Aid Station Half Marathon Kit serves up a platter of Maurten Energy Gels & Drink Mixes – forming a total of 140g carbohydrates to fuel the engine, ensuring you stay energised throughout your run.On the side you'll find hydration and cramp solutions, with CrampFix being your emergency shot when you're hurting and Precision Hydration Tablets will maintain the minerals lost through sweat, keeping fluids balanced and staving off potential threats from cramping and dehydration. Once it's over, you can't forget the desert, Tailwind's Recovery Mix full of carbs and protein goodness. Not only offers a velvety smooth treat post-exercise, it assists in accelerating recovery by feeding those glycogen stores and protein to help those aching muscles. Based on the recommended carbohydrate intake, the Full Marathon Kit offers a variety of Maurten essentials to sustain energy for every level of athlete. Emphasising on flexibility, the Full Marathon Kit offers Drink Mixes, slow burning hydrogels, and caffeinated goods that can all be consumed in any order of variety based on nutrition goals. A practical guideline suggests that as the duration of physical activity extends, you should increase your hourly carbohydrate intake. While true, a fuel guide is highly personal and depends on individual diets and specific training programs. Typically, endurance athletes aim for 30–45g of carbs per hour for sessions under 90 minutes, 60–75g/hr for sessions lasting 90-150 minutes, and 90g or more per hour for activities exceeding this duration. Scientific studies consistently demonstrate that higher carbohydrate consumption during exercise directly correlates with improved performance, showing a linear improvement in finish times within the 0–70g/hr range. Calculating the effect of carbohydrate intake, this Half Marathon Kit serves as a general reference to provide high-quality carbohydrates needed to reach the goal of sub 2:15 while also providing sustained energy for anyone looking to finish at their own pace. Each half marathon kit includes: MAURTEN 1 x Drink Mix 160 (40g): A revolutionary drink mix that delivers high levels of carbohydrates (40g per serving) without causing gastrointestinal distress. This drink mix is designed to be consumed before, during and after intense exercise to keep you fuelled and energised. 3 x Gel 100 (40g): A unique energy gel that uses hydrogel technology to deliver carbohydrates and electrolytes to your body. This gel is easy to digest, doesn't require water to be consumed, offers 25g carbohydrates per gel and won't cause stomach upset. 1 x Gel 100 Caf 100 (40g): A caffeinated version of the Maurten Gel 100, designed to give you an extra boost when you need it most. This gel contains 25g carbohydrates and 100mg of caffeine per serving, which can help improve focus, reduce fatigue and enhance performance. Warning: Contains caffeine (100mg per gel). PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION 1 x PH 1500 Electrolyte Tablets:This hypotonic formula increases the absorption of water during exercise and contains 1500mg of sodium per litre when mixed as directed. Each tablet contains 750mg sodium, simply add 2 tabs for the recommended 1500mg dose or as required. TAILWIND NUTRITION 1 x Recovery Mix Stick Chocolate (61g): Tailwind Recovery Mix helps repair your muscles more effectively, replenishes your energy quicker, and helps you feel better faster after exercise. Also completely vegan this recovery mix offers 11g protein and 43g carbs. CRAMPFIX 1 x QuickFix Shots Lemon (20ml): CrampFix works by addressing muscle cramps through the nervous system, acting as a sensory stimulant in the mouth and throat to send signals that help manage cramps. AID STATION 1 x Drink Bottle 500ml: 500ml capacity drink bottle that provides all the essentials of a reliable drink bottle. Featuring a pop-top lid for easy drinking, a wide-mouth screw top lid makes pouring drink mixes, gels and whatever energy cocktail you've got planned for your next race a breeze.
