Marathon Pack HD 500

Description

• Complete racing nutrition and hydration system designed for long-duration load and steady performance across the full 42.2 km — in the HD 500 variant.
• HD 500 is the basic (mildest) electrolyte drink in the Hydration Drink range — a solid starting choice for a marathon.
• Supports optimal sodium top-up the day before the race, controlled energy intake on race morning and gradual carbohydrate replenishment throughout the race — so you start confidently, keep energy and focus even in the late stages, and finish with certainty and strength.
• 3× Hydration Drink HD 500 – to replenish minerals and sodium the day before the race, in the morning on race day and after the race.
• 1× FuelDrink – for ongoing carbohydrate top-up on race day, for example after breakfast.
• 1× Ignition Gel – to support energy, mental focus and readiness before the start.
• 6× FuelGel – fuel during the race for steady energy replenishment.
• 3× FuelGel Caffeine – caffeine fuel during the race to support energy and focus in the later phase.
• 1× Electrolytes – to top up electrolytes during the race.
• 1× Sports Bottle PRO 500 ml

• Supports optimal hydration, sodium levels, energy and mental sharpness.
• Helps reduce the risk of dehydration, cramps, 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. Final sodium top-up supports optimal hydration and neuromuscular function.
• 20–30 minutes before the start: take Ignition Gel — support for focus, alertness, mental sharpness and a smooth energy onset.
• During the race: target 60–90 g of carbohydrates per hour for a marathon lasting about 3.5–4 hours on average.
• Recommended gel timing: 0:20–0:30 h → 1× FuelGel; 1:00 h → 1× FuelGel Caffeine; 1:30 h → 1× FuelGel; 2:00 h → 1× FuelGel; 2:15–2:30 h → 1× FuelGel Caffeine; 2:45–3:00 h → 1× FuelGel; 3:10–3:20 h → 1× FuelGel; 3:30–3:40 h → 1× FuelGel Caffeine as a finish boost.
• Hydration at aid stations: top up fluids regularly from the start. You can strengthen water or an on-course electrolyte drink with a few drops of Electrolytes Drops from the pack — increasing sodium and potassium intake to support performance and help prevent cramps.
• Summary: even energy and mineral replenishment throughout the marathon, with targeted caffeine and electrolytes to hold pace, help prevent cramps and support performance in the late stages.
• If you run slower than 4 hours or conditions are tough (heat, humidity), add 1–2 extra gels for energy certainty to the finish.
• The plan is universal and can be adapted to individual tolerance, pace and race conditions. Every runner is different.