Best nutrition for Trail Running
Gels, electrolytes and fueling strategies tested in races, not just on paper.
NutritionBest muscle recovery drinks for trail running 2026: comparison
Comparison of the 5 best muscle recovery drinks for trail running in 2026: Victory Endurance Total Recovery, 226ERS Recovery Drink, Crown Sport Nutrition 3:1 Recovery+, Powerbar Recovery and Scientiffic Nutrition Recovery.
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Maurten Alternative: 5 Gels That Match or Beat the Premium Hydrogel
Looking for a cheaper Maurten alternative, more flavors, or something you can actually find in stock? We compare GU, SiS, 226ERS and Santa Madre against Gel 100 — plus the cheapest option of all: making your own gel at home.
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Best salt tablets and sodium capsules for running 2026
A comparison of the 7 best salt tablets and sodium capsules for running and trail 2026: 226ERS Sub9 Salts, Crown Pro Salt Caps, Victory Endurance, Precision Hydration PH 1500 and more. How many salt tablets to take per hour, how to calculate your sweat rate and which format to choose.
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Real food for ultras 2026: the best natural alternatives to gels
The best natural alternatives to gels for ultra trail 2026: Medjool dates, dried apricots, quince paste, honey sticks, banana chips and guava bars. How many carbs each delivers, how to combine them with Maurten, GU or SiS gels and when to swap sweet for real food.
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Best ultra trail gels and nutrition 2026
A comparison of the best gels, bars, electrolytes and natural alternatives for ultra trail nutrition in 2026: Maurten, GU, SiS, 226ERS, Precision Hydration, Medjool dates and more. How many carbs per hour you need and how to split them.
6 picks comparedUpdated Jul 2026Read more →
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