5 reasons athletes are swapping pre-workout and gels for this honey
By Jack Healy, co-founder of RONE · ★★★★★ 4.7 from 3,411 reviews
Raw, unfiltered Montana honey. The real food inside every RONE packet.
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RONE is raw Montana honey with green-tea caffeine (or none) in a tear-open packet. Here's why athletes are switching.
1
Pre-workout energy, minus the neon powder
The lift you take pre-workout for, from 200mg of green tea caffeine plus L-theanine. No scoop, no shaker, no dyes.
A lot of pre-workouts pack 300mg or more of synthetic caffeine into a scoop of dyes, sweeteners and a "proprietary blend." RONE gives you 100 or 200mg of caffeine from green tea, paired with L-theanine, the amino acid in tea leaves that keeps caffeine smooth and focused. Plus 17g of carbs from raw honey, so you have actual fuel to burn, not just stimulant.
Tear it open 10 to 20 minutes before your first set.
Pre-workout replacement★★★★★I stopped using pre-workout and will use rone from now on.Jonboy 9. · ✓ Verified buyer
Lifting★★★★★Absolutely love Rone and have tried almost every flavor! ... this is the Big Daddy of honey and caffeinated honey pre workout!Hagen T. · ✓ Verified buyer
2
Mid-race fuel made from real food, not a lab gel
21g of raw, unfiltered Montana honey plus pink salt. Spartan racers, trail runners and cyclists tell us it sits better than gels.
Most gels are built on maltodextrin, flavorings and preservatives. RONE is raw honey that's never heated or ultra-filtered (that's why it's thick and sometimes crystallized), with 250mg of Himalayan pink salt for the sodium you sweat out and the same green tea caffeine, or none, for late-race top-ups.
Spartan Ultra fuel★★★★★Used a combination of Rone+ Raspberry Vanilla and the caffeinated plain honey flavor to stay fueled at the Colorado Spartan Ultra. No stomach issues, and had sustained energy for the entire race.Samuel M. · ✓ Verified buyer
Trail running + cycling fuel★★★★★My husband and I are both endurance athletes. Him on bike and me with trail running... I haven’t had belly issues that comes with many gels and goos. My only dislike is the flavor. It took some getting used to.Kristine L. · ✓ Verified buyer
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It holds up when the session gets long
Long runs, long rides, long tournament days.
Take one 10 to 20 minutes before you start. Bring a second if you're going past an hour.
Half marathon fuel★★★★★Anytime I fuel with Rone, there is zero energy loss, there’s no wall, and I don’t think “I’m done”; I just keep going and going.Craig C., 53 · ✓ Verified buyer
Cycling fuel★★★★★This stuff really works. No crash no jitters just steady energy. It keeps me riding. One pack last me for a two hour ride at least.Mario D. · ✓ Verified buyer
Pickleball fuel★★★★★RONE is great for long pickleball days! 3 hours and 9 games... yup, RONE to the rescue!Stephanie B. · ✓ Verified buyer
4
It goes where you go
A flat packet in your vest, jersey, gym bag or paddle bag. Tear, squeeze, go.
Jay J., verified buyer, 13.1-mile trail climb
Trail running fuel★★★★★Most recently it fueled me during a 13.1 mile, 3,500 foot climb. 3 gels gave me plenty of sustained energyJay J. · ✓ Verified buyer
Mountain biking fuel★★★★★The 200.MG raw honey is perfect to take mountain biking or hiking long trails. Tastes great, sustains energy and supplies nutrician!William F. · ✓ Verified buyer
5
Pick the dose for the job
200mg to replace pre-workout. 100mg for training. Caffeine-free for mid-race top-ups.
Pickleball tournament fuel★★★★★Before the start of the tournament I had RONE 200 mgs Raspberry Vanilla, my partner and I finish on top in the Age 60+ 4.0-4.5 Bracket, constant energy, and no crash afterwardsMario M. · ✓ Verified buyer
It's the #1 thing athletes ask before they buy. Here's what they say after.
4.7★★★★★from 3,411 reviews
Pre-workout swap
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Orlandus T.Comment on a RONE ad
I have the original lemon ones and have replaced my pre-workout with this! Amazing stuff
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Rich W.Comment on a RONE ad
I've been doing one in the morning with my coffee before I go to the gym and I feel amazing! Great pump and great energy!
Running fuel★★★★★I enjoy the energy it gives me to put in consistent miles on a longer run.Jeremiah S. · ✓ Verified buyer
Lifting★★★★★I love that good clean energy I get from it and I use one every time I go to the gym.Rob S. · ✓ Verified buyer
Half marathon fuel★★★★★I love this for all my runs but especially my long runs. It only takes one about 15 minutes before me run and it gives me that sustained energy for miles... Doesn’t upset my stomach and I love that it has simple ingredients.Verified buyer · ✓ 100mg Lemon
Fencing fuel★★★★★I am a 47 year old competitive foil fencer and Rone Supercharged Honey is ALWAYS in my fencing bag with my equipment. It gives me quick energy, and zero stomach discomfort.Verified buyer · ✓ 100mg Classic
Training★★★★★Taking my workouts to the next levelAmir S. · ✓ Verified buyer
Sound familiar?
You did the training. Your fuel is what's letting you down.
Mile 9, your stomach cramps. You slow to a walk and the race you trained months for is gone.
You choke down a gel that tastes like chemicals and hope it stays down.
Pre-workout hits like a truck, then leaves you itchy, jittery and empty by your last set.
You hit the wall at the exact moment it matters most.
A shelf of neon tubs and gels with labels you can't read, and you're still not sure any of it works.
You don't need more stimulants. You need real fuel.
Day 1 to day 30
Your 30-day switch
How athletes swap their pre-workout and gels, one block at a time.
Week 1Replace your pre-workoutOne 200mg packet 10 to 20 minutes before you train. Toss the scoop.
Week 2Fuel your long sessionOne before you start, a second if you're going past an hour.
Week 3Rehearse race dayRun your race-day fueling in a hard workout so there are no surprises.
Day 30DecideKeep the edge, or get your money back. No hoops.
“Our mission is to get athletes off of their energy drinks and give them a cleaner, more natural alternative. Something they could feel good about. A product you can tell your mom about or your gym partner, and not have to feel guilty and hide it.”
My brother Will and I were skiing, lifting and running in Tahoe, and fueling it all with energy drinks and pre-workout. The crash, the stomach issues, the label we couldn't read: we were done. So we built real fuel from raw honey, with natural caffeine, L-theanine and pink salt. One packet. Tear, squeeze, go.
Straight talk
It tastes like raw honey. Not like a gel.
Straight up: RONE is salty-sweet and a little earthy, because it's raw honey and pink salt. It's thick, and sometimes crystallized, because it's raw. Some athletes love it on day one. Others say it took a few packets. Want it milder? Start with Apple Cinnamon or Orange Vanilla.
★★★★★Rone gives me the lasting energy that I need for my workouts without upsetting my stomach or making me feel full or bloated. The taste is very smooth and doesn't leave a bad aftertaste in my mouth.Verified buyer · ✓ Caffeine-free Classic
★★★★★Definitely felt great after it. The energy was noticeable... The only thing is getting use to the taste. Its not bad just different 🤪Verified buyer · ✓ 100mg Variety Pack
Side by side
Pre-workout and gels vs. one packet
Pre-workout / gels
RONE
Ingredients
Long lists, dyes, sweeteners
4 you can pronounce
Fuel
Pre-workout: little or none
17g carbs from raw honey
Caffeine
Often 300mg+, synthetic
From green tea: 0, 100 or 200mg
Calm focus
Rarely
100mg L-theanine
Sodium
Gels: varies
250mg Himalayan pink salt
Prep
Scoop, shaker, water
Tear, squeeze, go
Carry it
Tub stays home
Any pocket or vest
Before you try it
Your questions, answered honestly
Will it actually work for my training?
It's the #1 question, and the reviews above are the honest answer. Take one 10 to 20 minutes before you train. For efforts over an hour, bring a second packet. Start with 200mg if you use pre-workout now, 100mg if you don't. If it doesn't work for you, you have 30 days to get your money back.
How fast will I feel it?
Most people feel it within 10 to 15 minutes. Tear it open, squeeze it straight from the packet, and wash it down with water if you like. If you don't feel it within your first 30 days, you get your money back.
What does it taste like?
Raw honey with a pinch of salt: salty-sweet and a little earthy. It's not candy and it's not fruit punch. If you want it milder, start with Apple Cinnamon or Orange Vanilla, or take it alongside your coffee or tea.
Isn't honey just sugar?
Each packet has 17g of carbs from raw, unfiltered honey, about 64 calories. That's the point: carbs are fuel. You get real carbs plus natural caffeine, L-theanine and sodium in one packet, instead of a can with sweeteners and a label you can't read.
Can't I just put honey in my coffee?
You can, and plenty of people take RONE with their coffee. RONE is built to go: raw honey, a measured dose of green tea caffeine, L-theanine and Himalayan pink salt in a packet that fits in your pocket. No jar, no mug, no guessing.
How much caffeine should I pick?
200mg if you drink energy drinks or pre-workout now. 100mg if you're a coffee person (about one cup). Caffeine-free if you only want the honey, salt and carbs. Stay under 400mg of caffeine a day from all sources.
How long does shipping take? Is it free?
Shipping is free on 2 or more bags, and orders ship direct from RONE. You'll see delivery details at checkout.
What if it's not for me?
Try it for 30 days. If it's not for you, contact us and we'll refund your order. No hoops.
Your next 30 days of training
Ditch the pre-workout and gels. Fuel on real food.
Before you train: one packet instead of a scoop of pre-workout
Going long: a second packet instead of another gel
4 real ingredients: raw Montana honey, green tea caffeine, L-theanine, Himalayan pink salt
Pick your dose: 200mg, 100mg or caffeine-free. Under $2.25 a packet, with free shipping on 2+ bags.
By Jack Healy, co-founder of RONE · 
