Los Angeles, CA (February 1, 2022) — CarbBoom! Energy Gels®, great-tasting performance-oriented nutritional sports supplements made from real fruit, have been named the official energy gel partner of the 2022 Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS. The 37th running of the Los Angeles Marathon will be held on Sunday, March 20 from Dodger Stadium to Century City.
Made by Boom Nutrition Inc. sports nutrition company of Cleveland, Ohio, CarbBoom! Energy Gels® will be available at two aid stations along the marathon course — at Mile 12 and Mile 18 — to give runners a boost of energy on the way achieving their goals and reaching the finish line.
Known for delicious flavors and optimal endurance performance, CarbBoom! is made with real fruit concentrates and purees and are rich in complex carbohydrates that deliver a steady energy release without the risk of an upset stomach.
Runners, triathletes, cyclists, and other endurance athletes love CarbBoom! Energy Gels six delicious flavors and appreciate the fact that they do not contain any artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners and are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
“The Los Angeles Marathon offers an exceptional athlete experience, and we are excited to partner with such a prestigious event,” said Tony Lammers, President of Boom Nutrition. “Marathon runners need in-race fueling to perform at their best, and our CarbBoom! Energy Gels provide endurance athletes with a perfect formula that’s easy on the stomach and won’t cause GI distress or unscheduled trips to the port-o-john. From start to finish, CarbBoom! Energy Gels are part of an endurance athletes’ optimal nutrition plan to achieve their running goals.”
CarbBoom! Energy Gels® are made from a fruit-based formulation with an 11:1 complex carbs (maltodextrin) to simple sugars ratio. That’s an ideal mix for marathon runners who need sustained energy over several hours. CarbBoom! Energy Gels are available in Apple Cinnamon, Banana Peach, Grape Pomegranate, Raspberry, Strawberry Kiwi and Vanilla Orange, which includes 25mg of caffeine for an added boost.
“We are excited to partner with Boom Nutrition and offer great-tasting, high performance CarbBoom! Energy Gels to our participants,” says Murphy Reinschreiber, Chief Operating Officer of the Los Angeles Marathon. “To achieve their marathon goals, most runners and walkers strategically refuel on the course. Having great tasting gels at multiple aid stations on course enhances everyone’s opportunity to achieve their goals and have a great race day experience.”
For more information about the 2022 Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS or to register for the event, visit www.LAmarathon.com.
About Boom Nutrition Inc.
Boom Nutrition Inc. is a sports nutrition company based in a Cleveland, Ohio, that develops and delivers nutrition products that improve the performance of endurance athletes everywhere. are the official Energy Gel of endurance events everywhere. For more information about CarbBoom! Energy Gels®, go to www.boomnutrition.com.
About The McCourt Foundation
The McCourt Foundation (TMF) is a 501c3 organization committed to building a healthier world through research, partnerships, and education. TMF empowers individuals and communities to make a difference through its events and educational forums. Now in LA and Boston, we have expanded our giving capacity and overall impact from coast to coast.
Since 1992 when the McCourt brothers organized a road race to honor their father who battled Multiple Sclerosis, TMF committed itself to enhance the lives of patients and families affected by neurological diseases (MS, ALS, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s). From this single fund-raising event, TMF has expanded its Mission to include youth health & wellness and other health challenges, and its world-class portfolio of events to include the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS, LA Big 5k, Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K, Santa Monica Classic 5K/10K, Boston Waterfront 5K, Tour de South Shore, the McCourt Gala & Auction, and the Educational Update. These nine community events engage more than 100,000 participants each year and are expertly leveraged by TMF to drive impact. For more information, please visit www.mccourtfoundation.org.
