Looking to knock out your first Marathon or your 10th? Maybe you've been 'roped in' last minute.
Fret not my friend, the Full Marathon Kit is here to serve those with big plans and efforts in mind, transforming those run club training days and evening runs into your Marathon goals.
The Aid Station Full Marathon Kit serves up a platter of Maurten Energy Gels & Drink Mixes – forming a total of 325g carbohydrates to fuel the engine, ensuring you stay energised throughout your marathon.
On the side you'll find hydration and cramp solutions, with CrampFix being your emergency shot when you're hurting and Precision Hydration Tablets will maintain the minerals lost through sweat, keeping fluids balanced and staving off potential threats from cramping and dehydration.
Once it's over, you can't forget the desert, Tailwind's Recovery Mix full of carbs and protein goodness. Not only does it offer a velvety smooth treat post-exercise, it assists in accelerating recovery by feeding those glycogen stores and protein to help those aching muscles.
Based on the recommended carbohydrate intake, the Full Marathon Kit offers a variety of Maurten essentials to sustain energy for every level of athlete. Emphasising on flexibility, the Full Marathon 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 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 marathon kit includes:
MAURTEN
1 x Drink Mix 320 (80g):
Offering the highest concentration of carbohydrates among the Maurten range, 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.
1 x Drink Mix 160 (40g):
A revolutionary drink mix 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 energised.
7 x Gel 100 (40g):
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 Gel 100 Caf 100 (40g):
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.
Contains 100mg of caffeine per gel.
PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION
1 x PH 1500 Electrolyte Tablets:
This hypotonic formula increases the absorption of water during exercise and contains 1500mg of sodium per litre when mixed as directed. Each tablet contains 750mg sodium, simply add 2 tabs for the recommended 1500mg dose or as required.
TAILWIND NUTRITION
1 x Recovery Mix Stick Chocolate (61g):
Tailwind Recovery Mix helps repair your muscles more effectively, replenishes your energy quicker, and helps you feel better faster after exercise. Also completely vegan this recovery mix offers 11g protein and 43g carbs.
CRAMPFIX
2 x QuickFix Shots Raspberry (20ml):
CrampFix works by addressing muscle cramps through the nervous system, acting as a sensory stimulant in the mouth and throat to send signals that help manage cramps.
AID STATION
1 x Drink Bottle 500ml:
500ml capacity drink bottle that provides all the essentials of a reliable drink bottle. Featuring a pop-top lid for easy drinking, a wide-mouth screw top lid makes pouring drink mixes, gels and whatever energy cocktail you've got planned for your next race a breeze.
