Energy Gel Calculator

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Plan recommended gel count and suggested intake timing for your race.

This energy gel calculator helps you review a fueling plan from distance, pace, and goal time.

App preview

Pace Lab energy gel calculator screen
Plan fueling by pace, distance, and goal time.

What you can do

  • Check recommended gel count
  • Check suggested intake timing
  • Adjust the plan with distance, pace, and goal time

When to use it

Use this tool when you want to:

  • Review a gel plan before a long race
  • Compare fueling plans for different goal times
  • Check gel count and timing in one view

Example

If you enter your race distance, pace, and goal time:

  • the calculator shows a recommended gel count
  • it also shows suggested intake timing

You can use this calculator to review count and timing together before race day.

Get the app

Use the full Pace Lab app for more features like split charts, race prediction, heart rate zones, and fueling planning.

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