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Squaredisk
So I found consistency helped try a few different things out until you get something that works and stick with it - I used the Maurten powder and gels for all my longer runs.
A 320 drink before run
12-15miles a 180 drink
18-20mile a gel
I think making sure you have enough glycogen in you before starting and then access to something which will pick you up enough when you start to tire. A couple of gels shouldn’t rattle and I usually grab a bottle of water on route.
Sleep, hydration, what you ate day before and morning can all play a part