How do I fuel for a marathon? 🏃‍♂️ This is one of the most common questions I get from runners who are new to the marathon. Lately, this has been my go-to fueling combo: I take my first SiS gel around the 18–22 minute mark, then alternate with Amacx gels throughout the race. If you are going to go with SiS as your only choice, I would recommend going with the electrolyte version to get a little sodium. Standard SiS gels only have 15mg of sodium while the electrolyte version has 200mg. I prefer Amacx and SiS combo just because I prefer how thin of a liquid the Amacx gels are vs SiS. ⚠️ Important: 100g of carbs per hour takes gut training. Practice your fueling strategy during training before trying it on race day. Your stomach will thank you. 😂 For hydration, I also like wearing a waist belt with a small bottle. It's definitely not necessary, I just prefer having my own fluids, and the belt doesn't weigh me down or bother me since its an all in one built into the shorts. If you don't want to carry a bottle, I'd recommend grabbing a cup at every table. Even with around 12-15 aid stations, you may only actually get 20 oz of fluid in your mouth over the course of the race unless you're willing to slow down or stop to drink. Hope this helps a little on how I approach the marathon. I use this same strategy up to 50 mile runs. I'll share links below for the shorts/belt setup I use. And if you're looking for a running coach, send me a DM. I can point you toward a great coach who won't break the bank. 🏃‍♂️💨