Best products from r/HalfMarathon
We found 6 comments on r/HalfMarathon discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 4 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Honey Stinger Classic Energy Gel, Gold, Sports Nutrition, 1.1 Ounce (Pack of 24)
- DELICIOUS A Honey Stinger original and fan favorite. These grab-and-go Gold Energy Gels are made for quick, sustained energy you can eat right from the package.
- ENERGY Made for pace-setters and go-getters for a quick energy boost. With 24g carbs per serving and, energy gels are the perfect portable fuel to help you go the extra mile
- RACE-READY Energy Gels are portable and easy to digest, making them a must-have on race day. It’s the perfect energy boost to throw in your gym bag or take with you while running and biking, or to scale up your home gym workouts
- QUALITY INGREDIENTS Simply honey, blended with electrolytes and B Vitamins. Non-GMO, Gluten Free; Carbs to boost energy; and potassium to help replenish electrolytes
- PROVEN More than 500 pro teams & collegiate programs turn to Honey Stinger to fuel their athletes, but the energy-boosting carbs in Honey Stinger Energy Gels will work hard for everyone chasing their fitness goals
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2. CLIF BAR - SHOT Energy Gel 8 Flavor Variety Pack, Gel Packs for Energy Boost, Fast Fuel, Improve Endurance, 90% Organic Ingredients (1.2 Ounce Per Packet, 8 Count)
FAST FUEL FOR RUNNERS, HIKERS, BIKERS, & OTHER ENDURANCE ATHLETES: These gel packs are the perfect source of energy to power you through to the finish line. Each flavor offers different levels of caffeine & sodium for energy.PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING CAFFEINE TO AVOID THE BONK: Caffeine is an effective ...
3. Runner's World Run Less, Run Faster: Become a Faster, Stronger Runner with the Revolutionary 3-Run-a-Week Training Program
Rodale Press
4. Nike Men's Power Tech Black Dri Fit Running Tights, Black/Reflective Silver, Medium
Elastic waistband with interior drawstring for an adjustable fit, Small side pocket with zip closureTight full length pants with mesh panels for breathability, and zippers at ankles for an adjustable fitDri-Fit to help keep you dry and comfortableApproximate inseam 28.5" from size LargeFabric: 85% P...
I'm not super experienced (1 halfsy done, 1 in 3 weeks) but in my experience I really like the Clif energy shots (variety pack: https://www.amazon.com/Clif-Shot-Energy-Variety-Sampler/dp/B017A92YTS/) and the Honey Stinger Gold (https://www.amazon.com/Honey-Stinger-Classic-Energy-Nutrition/dp/B0010TGK18/). I've done the gummies before but they take forever to chew and they seem to get stuck in my teeth, which makes it harder to breathe.
Maybe you're a lot faster than me (shooting for 2:20:00) but I use one gel around 5 miles, 8 miles, and 11 miles. That's about one every 30 minutes starting almost an hour in. I would say to start using them on training runs ASAP to see how your body reacts to them. I've also heard that they work better if you don't have an empty stomach before taking the first one, so maybe eat something light a little bit before you start out so you're not running on an empty stomach.
Someone on here recommended The Furnam First program to me.
Here's a PDF
but I ended up picking up this book:
Run Less, Run Faster
I've only just started after doing a half marathon just a hair under 2hrs... my goal is to get a bit more comfortably under 2hrs now.
The main crux of it is pushing your body faster so it adapts to running faster. 3 runs a week: Speed run, tempo runs and long runs.
I did the first tempo run on Sunday and bailed after 2/3rd's because it was hot as shit and I couldn't do that pace in that heat. Did some speed work at the track this morning and bailed again after 2/3rd's because I had to get home and get the kids up!
I'm probably not selling it but the idea interested me so I'm going to keep going and see what happens... I have another half in December
I swear by the Nike Power Tech.