Decoding Your Running Gel: What Those Labels Really Mean

Ever feel like shopping for gels and run fuel requires knowing a secret language? You’re not alone. The options are endless with different brands, flavors, and labels full of sciency jargon. Let’s get a better understanding of gel labels so you know what you’re trying.

Isotonic, hydrogels, sugar-free gels, different textures, and the list goes on. If our heads are spinning, we know yours probably are too.

But here’s the thing, skipping your fueling because you’re nervous to try a gel, or becaus...