Event Day Nutrition
Fuelling is key to having a successful half marathon, especially on event day. Through practising your event day nutrition strategy during training, by the time you hit the start line, your body will have adapted to digesting on the go. The below Applied Nutrition Vimto flavoured Isotonic Energy Gels will be on offer for participants.
The Isotonic Energy Gels from Applied Nutrition will only be available at Drink Stations 2 and 3 so please plan ahead and remember to bring additional hydration and nutrition based on your individual needs. Gels on course will be supplement to your own.
Please note that Applied Nutrition Isotonic Gels will not be available at all drinks stations, so we recommend you bring additional hydration and nutrition based on your specific needs.
ISOTONIC ENERGY GELS
OVERVIEW
23g Carbohydrates | Zero Sugar
Power your endurance with Endurance Energy Gel, designed to keep you moving when it matters most. Each compact gel sachet delivers 23g of fast-absorbing carbohydrates, providing a quick, efficient energy boost tailored for runners, cyclists, and endurance athletes.
Crafted for peak performance, this gel is a fast-absorbing carbohydrate gel that’s perfect for sustained energy during intense workouts or long-distance events. Whether you're pounding the pavement, conquering trails, or cycling up steep climbs, Energy Gel ensures you stay energised without the crash.
KEY FEATURES
- Optimal Energy Delivery: Packed with 23g of carbohydrates, ideal for maintaining energy levels during endurance activities.
- Fast Absorption: Designed to deliver rapid fuel when you need it most. Versatile Use: Perfect as a running energy gel, cycling gel, or for any endurance sport.
- Zero Sugar: Clean energy with no added sugars, keeping your performance sharp and sustained.
- Informed Sport Certified: Trusted by athletes, tested for safety and quality.
- Isotonic Formula: Easy on the stomach, ensuring smooth digestion even during intense exertion.
SUGGESTED USE
Consume orally 1-3 gels per 60 minutes during exercise to maximise carbohydrate utilisation and support exercise performance. Energy gels do not need to be consumed with water to be effective. Ensure you keep hydrated.
*Please check all allergen information on the packaging before consuming.
There will be 4 water stations conveniently located along the course to keep you refreshed. Water will be provided in 330ml bottles, please make sure to aim for the bins when you discard the bottles.
The Isotonic Energy Gels from Applied Nutrition will only be available at Drink Stations 2 and 3 so please plan ahead and remember to bring additional hydration and nutrition based on your individual needs. Gels on course will be supplement to your own. Applied Nutrition recommends to consume 1 – 3 gels per 60 minutes during exercise.
Please Note:
There will be dedicated drop zones following each drink station to dispose of your bottles and gel wrappers. Please help us to keep Manchester’s streets clean by using the bins and drop zones provided. If you need to carry your bottle/wrapper past the drop zones, please hold onto them until you get past the next drink station/finish line to dispose of your litter.
Water Bottles
- In each drop zone there will be 8 large bins with target signs attached please ensure you aim your bottles at the target signs/bins provided as we can only recycle bottles that are in the bins.
- There will be an additional skip provided after Drink station 3 to throw your bottles into.
- Please ensure you drain any remaining water from the bottle prior to disposing of your bottle into the large bins provided in these drop zones.
Gel Wrappers
- There will be two smaller gel disposal bins after each water station please only drop gels into these bins and refrain from throwing the wrappers on the ground or in the larger bins for bottles.