Marathon season and race events are in full swing, which means it's time to dial in your race-day nutrition. This bundle has been assembled for a total of 325g carbohydrates, favouring flexibility for everyday athletes and weekend warriors alike.

Based on the recommended carbohydrate intake, the Full Marathon Starter Kit offers a variety of Maurten essentials to sustain energy for every level of athlete. Emphasising on flexibility, the Maurten Full Marathon Starter Kit offers Drink Mixes, slow burning hydrogels, and caffeinated goods that can all be consumed in any order of variety based on nutrition goals.

A practical guideline suggests that as the duration of physical activity extends, you should increase your hourly carbohydrate intake. While true, a fuel guide is highly personal and depends on individual diets and specific training programs.

Typically, endurance athletes aim for 30–45g of carbs per hour for sessions under 90 minutes, 60–75g/hr for sessions lasting 90-150 minutes, and 90g or more per hour for activities exceeding this duration. Scientific studies consistently demonstrate that higher carbohydrate consumption during exercise directly correlates with improved performance, showing a linear improvement in finish times within the 0–70g/hr range.

Calculating the effect of carbohydrate intake, this Full Marathon Marathon Starter Kit serves as a general reference to provide high-quality carbohydrates to athletes aiming  anywhere from Sub2:30 - Sub4:30, while also providing the pivotal energy required for everyday athletes looking to finish at their own pace. 

Maurten Recommends:

Based on five (GEL160) to seven (GEL100) GELs in total - or 175-200g of carbohydrate:

Sub2:30 = 3:33 min/km = 70-80 g/h = 1x every 20 min

Sub3:00 = 4:16 min/km = 58-67 g/h = 1x every 25 min

Sub3:30 = 4:59 min/km = 50-57 g/h = 1x every 30 min

Sub4:00 = 5:40 min/km = 44-50 g/h = 1x every 35 min

Sub4:30 = 6:24 min/km = 39-44 g/h = 1x every 40 min

Each kit includes:

3 x Maurten Gel 100:

A unique energy gel that uses hydrogel technology to deliver carbohydrates and electrolytes to your body. This gel is easy to digest, doesn't require water to be consumed, offers 25g carbohydrates per gel and won't cause stomach upset.

2 x Maurten Gel 100 Caf 100:

A caffeinated version of the Maurten Gel 100, designed to give you an extra boost when you need it most. This gel contains 25g carbohydrates and 100mg of caffeine per serving, which can help improve focus, reduce fatigue and enhance performance. 

2 x Maurten Gel 160:

Maurten's Gel 160 sets a new standard for endurance with 40g of carbs in a 65g serving (compared to Gel 100's 25g). Using a unique biopolymer matrix, it enables uptake of 100g of carbs per hour. This gel transforms instantly into hydrogel in the stomach, ensuring a smooth journey to the intestine for absorption of water, salt, and carbs. Pack lighter and sustain energy levels longer with the Maurten Gel 160.

1 x Maurten Drink Mix 160:

A revolutionary sports drink that delivers high levels of carbohydrates (40g per serving) without causing gastrointestinal distress. This drink mix is designed to be consumed before, during and after intense exercise to keep you fuelled and hydrated.

1 x Maurten Drink Mix 320:

Offering the highest concentration of carbohydrates among the Maurten catalogue, this sports drink mix delivers an incredible 80g of carbs per serving. It's designed for ultra-endurance athletes who need to maintain high levels of energy for extended periods.