Is pure honey a good alternative to energy gels?

Test out these four options during training to find out which will work best for you on race day. 1. Honey. Used as fuel for athletes in the ancient Greek Olympics, honey is the original energy gel. read more

Honey MIGHT be a good alternative to energy gels, but I wouldn't recommend it being your only source of energy. It can be hard on the stomach to digest, and long term it may lead to digestive difficulties. I have a blog post here called Five Tips for Athletes Fuelling with Honey take a look and let me know if it helps. read more

According to one study, blood glucose and heart rate were increased by honey and sports gels with no significant differences observed in insulin levels. Many companies now sell natural honey in small, easy to carry sticks or packets (affiliate link) that are convenient for runners to carry. read more

Sadly, there are no good alternatives to energy gels. However, there are a number of things you can do to optimize the chances of a gel going down well. The most critical thing is to take the gel slowly. read more