Half Marathon Pack HD 500
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Description
- Complete racing hydration and nutrition protocol for a half marathon in the HD 500 variant.
- HD 500 is the basic (mildest) electrolyte drink in the Hydration Drink range — a solid starting choice for a half marathon.
- 3× Hydration Drink HD 500 – the basic electrolyte drink to replenish minerals and sodium the day before the race, on race day and after the race.
- 1× FuelDrink – for ongoing carbohydrate top-up on race day.
- 1× Ignition Gel – to support energy, focus and readiness before the start.
- 2× FuelGel + 1× FuelGel Caffeine – fuel during the race to replenish energy and support performance.
- 1× Sports Bottle PRO 500 ml
Recommendation: Always test your nutrition and caffeine intake in training. That way you can check how the individual products, timing and energy amount suit you during the run. The half-marathon pack also exists in variants with a stronger Hydration Drink (HD 1000 / HD 1500 / HD 2000).
- Supports optimal hydration, sodium levels, energy and mental sharpness.
- Helps reduce the risk of dehydration, energy drop and issues linked to insufficient fluid and electrolyte intake.
- Nutrition values for each product are on their product pages.
Usage
- The day before the race: Mix Hydration Drink HD 500 at 20 g in 0.5 l of water and sip it gradually through the afternoon. Goal: replenish sodium and minerals, support hydration and reduce the risk of cramps.
- Race morning: Drink FuelDrink steadily from breakfast until 45–60 minutes before the start. Gradual carbohydrate intake helps keep steady energy without unnecessary stomach load.
- 45–60 minutes before the start: drink HD 500 from the pack. If you need stronger hydration (higher sodium), consider the pack variant with HD 1000, HD 1500 or HD 2000 according to temperature, sweat rate and your hydration plan.
- 20–30 minutes before the start: take Ignition Gel — support for focus, alertness, mental sharpness and a smooth energy onset.
- During the race — around km 6–8: take 1× FuelGel.
- Around km 14–16: take 1× FuelGel Caffeine. Alternatively a regular FuelGel if you do not want caffeine.
- Handle hydration at aid stations, ideally with plain water.
- Summary: the day before replenish sodium and minerals (HD 500), in the morning top up energy steadily, before the start activate the nervous system, and during the race use two targeted gels.
- If you run slower or expect a longer time on course, we recommend adding a few extra FuelGels to your cart.
- More detail on dosing is in the article Carbohydrates, caffeine and taurine: everything you need to know about dosing.
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