Wash that gel down with water.
When it comes to staying fueled during a marathon, sometimes the hardest part is figuring out carry all the sugary gel, gu or blocks you need. As veteran marathoners will tell you, everyone figures out a favorite system and then swears by it. Here are some ideas to help you find one that works for you.
Instructions
1. Wear running shorts with pockets on the back. Go to a specialty running store and you'll likely find a few brands, including the popular Race Ready shorts.
2. Wear a fuel belt that serves as a holster for your gel containers. Many of these belts also have room to stash a key or cash.
3. Put your fuel in a small Ziploc baggie and pin inside your shorts. Or alternatively, pin individual gel packets that can be ripped directly from your shorts without unpinning.
4. Wear a Camelbak hydration pack and tuck your fuel packets in the pockets.
5. Maneuver one or two packets into the small key pocket of your shorts.
6. Station reliable family and friends at various points along the course.
*Note: This is risky. It's too easy for you to miss them or for them to get stuck in traffic.
7. Clip your fuel packets to your shorts using small binder clips.
8. Carry a hand-held water bottle holder with a zippered pocket on the outside. You can fit one or two packets inside.
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