Introducing Minted Stride Endurance Gels
As summer marathon blocks officially kick off, we wanted to share a deeper dive into how our endurance gels were designed and why they work. (TL;DR at the bottom)
Why 40g of Carbs (160 Calories) Per Gel?
Most traditional endurance gels offer only 20-25g of carbs (80-100 calories). However, if you're training or racing for longer than an hour, your energy demands significantly increase (and therefore so do your fueling requirements). To sustain performance and prevent glycogen depletion, a consistent intake of carbohydrates is important.
Effective Carb Intake During Endurance:
30–60g/hour for efforts 1–2 hours
60–90g/hour for efforts 2+ hours
Up to 120g/hour for highly trained athletes with gut adaptation
Our Solution: The Minted Stride Gel
Each Minted Stride Gel provides:
40g carbohydrates in a single serving
160 calories of efficient, easily absorbable energy
Viscous liquid delivery (not a thick jelly)
the team didn’t want to be struggling to get down a thick jelly at mile 20 of a marathon
Why it matters:
Fewer gels per hour: This means less volume to carry and easier fueling on the go.
Hits optimal carb targets: Helps you meet recommended carbohydrate intake for sustained efforts.
Minimizes GI distress: Reduces gastrointestinal discomfort often associated with consuming multiple smaller gels.
The Power of Dual-Source Carbs: Maltodextrin + Fructose
Your gut utilizes two different transporters to absorb carbohydrates:
SGLT1 for glucose (from maltodextrin)
GLUT5 for fructose
By using a dual-carb blend of maltodextrin and fructose, Minted Stride Gels enable greater total carbohydrate absorption and reduce digestive stress compared to single-source carb gels. This means more fuel reaches your muscles faster, with less stomach upset.
Our Gels are Available in Three Options:
Unflavored - Caffeinated (50mg): Proven to improve endurance by 2-4% without the jitters.
Unflavored - Non Caffeinated: The same effective fuel, just without stimulants.
Mixed Berry - Non-Caffeinated: Product testers compared this refreshing flavor to an ice pop.
Too Long;Didn't Read (TL;DR): Minted Stride Gels are specifically designed for endurance athletes. They pack 40 grams of carbs (160 calories) per serving, significantly more than most regular gels. Our unique blend of maltodextrin and fructose ensures your body can absorb more carbohydrates without upsetting your stomach. This allows you to maintain steady energy levels, carry fewer gels, and fuel longer, more effective efforts.
The gels will release this Wednesday (July 9th) at 11am EST.
-Marcus
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Any chance these ship internationally? Training for sub 3 in Berlin currently and I'm based out of the UAE. Would love to use these for my prep and the race itself.
Nice! Excited to try them out and compare to the chunky clear folks