Why C30 Energy Gels are the Best Energy Gels for Running

The Clear Winner Is the One That’s Easiest to Use

On race day, the fastest solution is the one that removes decisions. Neversecond C30 Energy Gels are engineered around that truth. Each gel delivers a precise 30 grams of carbohydrate and 200 milligrams of sodium in a heavy-liquid texture that’s easy to swallow—no water chaser needed. With a 2:1 glucose-to-fructose blend for fast absorption and both flavored and unflavored options to manage palate fatigue, C30 makes fueling automatic, predictable, and effective.

Math You Can Do at Threshold

Most endurance guidelines land between 60–120 grams of carbohydrate per hour depending on sport, duration, intensity, and individual gut training. C30 locks each decision into a crisp, race-proof increment: one gel equals 30g. That means:

• 60g/hr → 2 gels per hour

• 90g/hr → 3 gels per hour

• 120g/hr → 4 gels per hour

There’s no mental arithmetic at mile 18—no guesswork about “partial” servings from flasks. You always know what you’ve taken and what’s next. That precision makes it far easier to stay on plan when the course gets chaotic.

The Sodium Edge

Hydration isn’t only about total fluid—it’s also about moving that fluid across the gut and replacing what you lose in sweat. Each C30 gel includes 200mg of sodium, a meaningful level that supports fluid absorption and helps maintain electrolyte balance during hard efforts. It’s a simple but critical design choice: every gel you take contributes to both energy and hydration strategy. Why does this matter?  Unlike Maurten and Precision Fuel, Neversecond builds 200mg of sodium into every gel, so you’re not relying on external sources or complicated mix-and-match math to keep sodium on track as intensity ramps. That integration reduces the risk of under-salting your hour—one of the easiest mistakes to make late in a race when decision fatigue sets in.

High Uptake That's Palatable

C30 uses a 2:1 glucose-to-fructose carbohydrate blend. Practically, this helps utilize multiple intestinal transporters to increase total carbohydrate uptake and reduce gut bottlenecks at higher intakes. The other benefit is feel: athletes consistently report that the profile is very palatable, especially at race intensities where taste and mouthfeel can make or break adherence to a fueling plan.

No Water Chaser Needed

Conventional gels often feel thick, sticky, and demand a water chaser to get down—especially at altitude or in the heat. C30 flips that script with a heavy-liquid texture that swallows quickly and cleanly without requiring water to chase it down. Less wrestling with a syrupy gel means faster transitions through aid stations and fewer spikes in perceived effort when you need to fuel on climbs, in technical sections, or mid-surge.

Flavored and Flavor-Neutral Options

Flavor fatigue is real. What tastes great in hour one can feel overwhelming in hour three. Neversecond offers both flavored and unflavored C30 Energy Gels so you can personalize your mix. Rotate them, alternate every other gel, or start flavored and switch to unflavored late—whatever keeps you on your plan.

Informed Sport Certified

Every C30 gel is certified free of banned substances by Informed Sport, the world’s leading third-party certification for sports supplements. That matters for professionals, collegiate athletes, and anyone who simply wants absolute confidence in what they’re taking. Batch-by-batch scrutiny removes doubt so you can focus on execution.

With or Without a Boost

Some hours call for steady; others call for snap. Pair C30 (non-caffeinated) for baseline fueling with C30+ (caffeinated) when you want extra focus for key climbs, surges, or late-race moves. Because both options use the same 30g carb and 200mg sodium framework, swapping between them doesn’t change your math—only your intended effect.

How C30 Stacks Up 

Plenty of gels deliver carbohydrate. Fewer deliver carbohydrate and a reliable sodium load per packet—without thick textures or flavor lock-in.

• Sodium integration: Unlike Maurten and Precision Fuel, C30 includes 200mg sodium in every gel. That consistency streamlines your hydration plan and helps reduce the chance of late-race cramping associated with inadequate sodium intake.

• Texture: C30’s heavy-liquid format is engineered to be taken without a water chaser. Thick gels can force extra sips and slow you down—especially when aid spacing is unpredictable.

• Choice: C30 offers flavored and unflavored versions so you can manage palate fatigue proactively rather than enduring it.

Simple & Scalable For Race Day

Because C30 is built on 30g increments and 200mg sodium per gel, building a plan is straightforward:

• Half Marathon (1-2 Hours): 1 gel 10 minutes before the start, then 1–2 gels during the race depending on intensity.

• Marathon (2.5–4 Hours): Aim for 2–3 gels per hour (60–90g carb/hr). Maintain even spacing, and adjust with C30+ caffeine gels as needed for late-race focus if desired.

• Trail/Ultrarunning (4+ hours): Target 60–90g/hr using a mix of gels and drink mix; We recommend 75% of intake from C30 Sports Drink and 25% of intake from gels..

As always, test in training—your goal is to make race day feel like a well-rehearsed routine.

Clarity Breeds Confidence

C30 Energy Gels win because they make your plan obvious and execution automatic:

1. Carbohydrates You Can Count: 30g per gel makes hourly targets trivial.

2. Meaningful Sodium: 200mg per gel supports fluid delivery and helps keep you ahead of electrolyte needs.

3. Optimized Absorption: Palatable 2:1 glucose–fructose system for high-rate fueling.

4. Easy to Swallow: Heavy-liquid texture—no water chaser.

5. Choice: Flavored and unflavored to reduce palate fatigue.

6. Certified Clean: Informed Sport tested and certfied.

7. Optional Caffeine Boost: non-caffeinated C30 and caffeinated C30+ options for the exact effect you want.

With C30, fueling is simplified to a system you can trust. Each gel delivers consistent energy and electrolytes in precise, easy-to-track amounts, eliminating the need for calculations or second-guessing. That clarity allows you to focus fully on the demands of training and racing, knowing your nutrition is taken care of. C30 does the work in the background so you can stay present, perform with confidence, and concentrate on what matters most—your effort.

 

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