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When you’re heading out for a long run, training session, or race, it’s important to have a tried and tested nutritional plan. This plan may include hydration, gels, chews, or even whole foods.
A solid nutritional plan ensures you can continue to not only perform but perform well for the duration of your workout or race.
Gels are an incredibly popular option for distance athletes. They’re highly portable, come in a wide variety of flavors from a wide variety of brands, and contain valuable ingredients that keep you going strong when you need it most.
However, not everyone likes gels (or maybe they don’t agree with you) and that’s ok because there are a ton of options on the market that can work just as well, like energy chews.
So what should you use? What are the pros and cons of chews over gels? What are the best chews to choose from? How many chews do you need to use?
Keep reading to learn more!
What to Consider When Choosing Energy Chews
In your quest to find an energy chew, there are some things you should consider when making your choice(s).
As I mentioned, you may need to carry more chews than you would gels so you should pay close attention to packaging….
