I used these tasty KMC energy gels to fuel my best ever marathon, and they're going cheap for Amazon Prime Day

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KMC NRG gels are mint-flavoured, and not as sickly sweet as many others

Man holding KMC NRG gel packet
(Image credit: Kendal Mint Co)

I set my best ever time at the Manchester Marathon earlier this year fuelled by KMC NRG gels, and I'm going to be stocking up on plenty more because they're going cheap for Amazon Prime Day. Here I've put together a list of all the best options, but you can also browse the full KMC sale yourself if you prefer.

KMC (or Kendal Mint Company) products are all variations on a theme of mint, which makes them refreshingly cooling on a hot day, and less sickly sweet than many other gels, which can sometimes be overwhelming. My personal favourite is Raspberry Mint, which sounds strange but is absolutely delicious. 

You can buy a multipack of individual gel sachets, which is convenient, or pick up a large multi-serving pouch to decant into soft reusable flasks, which makes less waste. I chose the latter for Manchester and it worked brilliantly, though I recommend the type of flask with a bite valve rather than a twist cap to avoid potential spillage.

KMC NRG Raspberry Mint (12 x 70g):£18.99£15.19 at AmazonSave £3.80

KMC NRG Raspberry Mint (12 x 70g): £18.99 £15.19 at Amazon
Save £3.80 Prime Day is the perfect time to stock up on small items. and these delicious gels are the perfect example. They're gluten-free and much easier to stomach than many sweeter alternatives.

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KMC NRG Raspberry Mint (10 x 70g refill pouch):£14.99£11.99 at AmazonSave £3

KMC NRG Raspberry Mint (10 x 70g refill pouch): £14.99 £11.99 at Amazon
Save £3 If you have one gel every three miles, this pouch will see you through an entire marathon. KMC makes reusable flasks that hold 140g and can be sipped as you need them, so four flasks will see you through the entire race with no plastic waste to dispose of en route.

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KMC NRG Citrus Mint (12 x 70g):£18.99£15.19 at AmazonSave £3.80

KMC NRG Citrus Mint (12 x 70g): £18.99 £15.19 at Amazon
Save £3.80 If you need a bit of an extra boost, this version of KMC's energy gel also includes a hit of caffeine. If citrus and mint sounds a bit strange, it's a bit like a mojito in gel form (sans rum).

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KMC NRG Citrus Mint (10 x 70g refill pouch):£14.99£11.99 at AmazonSave £3

KMC NRG Citrus Mint (10 x 70g refill pouch): £14.99 £11.99 at Amazon
Save £3 This is the exact stuff that I used to get around Manchester in April, after much experimentation with other energy products. This is the caffeine-free version of the Citrus Mint refill pouch, but there's also a caffeinated plain mint option if you prefer.

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