energy gels
Squeezable endurance packets
Energy gels are single-serving packets of concentrated carbohydrates designed for quick consumption during endurance activities like running, cycling, or hiking.
The viscous, syrupy substance provides rapid fuel without requiring chewing or digestion of solid food: I took an energy gel at mile eighteen.
Most contain simple sugars, electrolytes, and sometimes caffeine.
Long-distance footrace
- ultramarathonRace longer than 26.2 miles
- triathlonThree-event endurance contest
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- trail runningOutdoor racing on unpaved terrain
long-distance · ironman · half-marathon · sportive · pacing · bonking · hitting the wall · aid station
Sugar-based energy compounds
- maltodextrinStarch-derived food thickener
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- fructoseMonosaccharide in produce
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
glycogen · electrolytes · sodium · potassium · caffeine · amino acids · absorption · digestion
Perfumed fabric packet
- portableAble to be carried
- on-the-goActively in motion
- palatableAcceptable to the tongue
- flavorCharacteristic taste quality
consistency · sticky · viscosity · water intake · timing · handheld · single-serving
UK spy organization
- caffeinatedContaining a stimulant compound
- organicFrom living matter
- natural ingredientsSubstances from nature
marathon
Long-distance footrace
- ultramarathonRace longer than 26.2 miles
- triathlonThree-event endurance contest
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
trail running · long-distance · ironman · half-marathon · sportive · pacing · bonking · hitting the wall · aid station · cardiovascular
carbohydrates
Sugar-based energy compounds
- maltodextrinStarch-derived food thickener
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- fructoseMonosaccharide in produce
calories · glycogen · electrolytes · sodium · potassium · caffeine · amino acids · absorption · digestion · metabolism
sachet
Perfumed fabric packet
flavor · consistency · sticky · viscosity · water intake · timing · handheld · single-serving
SIS
UK spy organization
- caffeinatedContaining a stimulant compound
- organicFrom living matter
- natural ingredientsSubstances from nature
- shelf-stablecanned goods, dried beans, white rice, dried fruit, lentils
- Sports Nutritionprotein, carbohydrates, carbs, electrolytes, hydration
- endurance gearrunning shoes, cycling shorts, wetsuit, cycling jersey, running shorts
- energy supplementscaffeine, taurine, guarana, B vitamins, ginseng
- running traininglong runs, interval training, intervals, easy runs, fartlek
- snackschips, crackers, cookies, granola bars, chocolate
energy gelsenergy bars
Nutrient-dense portable snacks
whole foods · sports bars · protein bars · trail mix · bananas
energy gelsfasting
Deliberate food avoidance
electrolyte tablets · water · caloric restriction · zero-calorie drinks · sleep aids
energy gelssteak dinner
Meal featuring grilled beef
whole grains · legumes · nuts
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