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⚡ Fuel & Supplement Laboratory

🧪 Tested Products, Specs & Reviews

Energy Gel
Hūma Chia Energy Gel / Hūma Plus
Gold Standard
Est. Price: ~$2.50 / gel Runs #7, #11, #14, #37, #38

Absolute favorite race-day fuel. The fruit puree and chia seed base makes it extremely easy to swallow without throat irritation or gastric distress.

Hydrogel Energy Gel
Maurten Gel 100
Approved
Est. Price: ~$3.75 / gel Run #37

Hydrogel technology encapsulates carbs to pass smoothly through the stomach. Texture is like a firm gelatin dessert, unflavored/neutral, zero GI issues.

Electrolyte Drink
Nuun Sport Electrolyte Tablets
Go-To Daily
Est. Price: ~$0.70 / tab Runs #26, #38, #40

Carried in cold water bottles on the bike support crew. Essential for managing hydration and cramps during warm summer half-marathons.

⏱️ Race-by-Race Ingestion History

Race Item Tested Category Experience & How It Was Used
#1 Gels, Electrolyte Gummies, Protein Wafers Mixed Gels & Chews Packed a 'motherlode of fuel' for the first half-marathon; experimented with one gel and gummies.
#7 UCAN Edge & Hūma Gel Energy Gel Comparison UCAN pouch leaked ('rebel gel'); solidified Hūma as the #1 go-to gel for digestion and consistency.
#26 Nuun Sport Tablets in Cold Water Electrolytes Halfway milestone (#26). Paula supported with ice-cold Nuun-spiked water, keeping legs cramp-free.

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