Brand: Maurten
Category: Running Energy Nutrition
Recommended by Tyler Sarkisian, Endurance / Strength Athlete + Coach — Salt Lake City, UT
Highlights: easy to digest, easy to open, low sodium
Gel 100 by Maurten is a revolutionary carbohydrate gel designed for athletes seeking optimal performance during high-intensity training and competition. Utilizing advanced Hydrogel Technology, this gel ensures rapid absorption without gastrointestinal discomfort, making it the go-to choice for both elite and amateur athletes. 1. Unique firmer gel structure that is easy to consume during intense activities. 2. Formulated with Hydrogel Technology to encapsulate carbohydrates for efficient absorption. 3. Contains 25 grams of carbohydrates per sachet, with a balanced 0.8:1 ratio of fructose to glucose. 4. Composed of only 6 simple ingredients, free from colors, flavors, and preservatives. 5. Endorsed by professional athletes and used in major events like the Ironman and Boston Marathon. 6. Lightweight and portable sachets, perfect for on-the-go fueling during races or training sessions. 7. Designed to minimize gastrointestinal distress, allowing for sustained energy without discomfort. Gel 100 is ideal for endurance athletes engaged in high-intensity sports such as running, cycling, and triathlons. It performs best in competitive environments and during long training sessions where quick energy replenishment is crucial. Suitable for all skill levels, from seasoned professionals to weekend warriors, this gel excels in races and training conditions, ensuring athletes can maintain peak performance without the worry of digestive issues. Perfect for use in any season, it is a reliable companion for both warm-weather races and colder training days.
Price: $45
- Who it's for
- Endurance athletes—runners, ultra runners, racers—who struggle with GI issues or flavor fatigue deep into long efforts. Works for both training and racing, with or without caffeine depending on preference.
- What people are saying
- Hosts consistently praise the mild, non-cloying flavor and unique hydrogel texture for staying stomach-friendly during prolonged hard efforts. One note flags it as the gel most commonly seen littered on course, suggesting wide adoption but also careless use.
- Worth noting
- Delivers 25g carbs per serving and can be taken without water, per the hydrogel formula. Low sodium; easy to open with teeth. Some find the taste odd at first.
Tyler Sarkisian's review
easily digestible gels. low sodium. easy to open with your teeth.
Recommended by Tyler Sarkisian, Endurance / Strength Athlete + Coach
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Gel 100 for?
Endurance athletes—runners, ultra runners, racers—who struggle with GI issues or flavor fatigue deep into long efforts. Works for both training and racing, with or without caffeine depending on preference.
What do experts say about the Gel 100?
Hosts consistently praise the mild, non-cloying flavor and unique hydrogel texture for staying stomach-friendly during prolonged hard efforts. One note flags it as the gel most commonly seen littered on course, suggesting wide adoption but also careless use.
What should you know before buying the Gel 100?
Delivers 25g carbs per serving and can be taken without water, per the hydrogel formula. Low sodium; easy to open with teeth. Some find the taste odd at first.
What does Tyler Sarkisian say about the Gel 100?
easily digestible gels. low sodium. easy to open with your teeth.
Why does Tyler Sarkisian recommend Maurten?
Tyler Sarkisian recommends the Maurten Gel 100 for running energy nutrition. easily digestible gels. low sodium. easy to open with your teeth.
Is the Gel 100 a good running energy nutrition?
Yes — Tyler Sarkisian recommends the Gel 100 by Maurten as their running energy nutrition pick. easily digestible gels. low sodium. easy to open with your teeth.
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What other hosts are saying
8 experts recommend the Maurten Gel 100.
Jack Mislinski, Ultra Runner / Running Coach
An athlete favorite and very mainstream 25g serving using their highly marketed and well-tolerated hydrogel goop. Idk what it says about the customer base, or maybe just the adoption, but this is the gel I most see littered.
Recommended in Fuel
These are dope. Get a balance of the caffeine ones and the non-caffeinated. They go down easy, help you recover and are packed with carbs. Definitely taste a little weird at first but they are a hell of a lot easier to get down than regular gels.
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Jeffrey Hammond, Foot Doc, ultrarunner, cool dad.
One of my favorite gels for long runs and races. The Maurten Gel 100 has a unique texture that doesn't bother my stomach, even deep into an ultra when everything else starts sounding terrible. My preferred method is to take it down like an oyster—no chewing, just a quick swallow followed by some water. Simple, fast, and easy. The hydrogel technology seems to sit well in my stomach, allowing me to keep taking in carbohydrates without feeling overly sweet or causing GI issues. When you're trying to fuel for hours on end, finding a gel your stomach tolerates is worth its weight in gold, and this one has earned a permanent spot in my race kit.
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Lara Hamilton, Mountain Athlete | Olympian | Coach & Creative
My go-to training gel. Digestible, I don't mind the taste, caffeine-free (I'll just get that from my morning coffee). Training the gut, the easy way!
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My fav gel for racing!
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Rachel Schack, Trail/Ultra runner 🏞️🏃♀️, climber 🧗♀️, adventurer
Maurten has been the only gel that doesn't get disgustingly overly sweet hours into a hard effort. I am able to get down more carbs with Maurten than other carb sources. Plus I love the flan-like texture and very mild flavor.
Recommended in Gels, chews, electrolytes, etc.
Pretty obsessed with Maurten gels right now. They sort of taste like marshmallows to me, and I like the gel texture more than I thought I ever could. Not too sweet which helps with pallet fatigue.
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