Long-run fuel of choice?
kristinegift
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Just wondering what your long-run fuel of choice is. I've eaten enough GU packets to last me a lifetime, and I love Clif Shot Blocks when it's warmer (when it's chilly, they become super gummy and hard to chew). I tried GU Chomps this morning but couldn't even swallow one... I opted for the other half of last week's Blocks packet which got me though my 9 miles today pretty well despite the labored chewing.
What do you prefer to munch on mid-run? Any suggestions?
What do you prefer to munch on mid-run? Any suggestions?
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GU gels are my go to. They are the easiest thing to get down while running. I am a mouth breather and those gu chomps about killed me lol!0
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Gel mixed with water in a flask. So much easier to stomach! plus its easy to spread the carbs out.0
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I use Vfuel energy gels now. I had tried a lot of energy gels and they hurt my stomach, made me nauseous or gave me heartburn, so gave those up for about a year, using only dates, larabar, pb&j on long runs. Then I tried VFuel, which are much convenient, and cause no digestive issues with me.
here's an article about energy gels, their ingredients, and how they work.
http://fellrnr.com/wiki/Comparison_of_Energy_Gels0 -
I like Honey Stingers. They are easy to chew and kind of melt in your mouth.0
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I've tried a lot of things, tortillas, gummy bears, m&ms, but lately I'm loving Honey Stingers energy chews. The pomegranate ones are SO good.0
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crank sports e-gel0
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I like Honey Stingers. They are easy to chew and kind of melt in your mouth.
^^^ this is what I use.0 -
I like the Jelly Belly Sport Beans. Mmmm candy!0
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I'll have to see if I can find any of these locally and try them out (especially the 3x recommended Honey Stingers!).0
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I've experimented with a lot of fuel.. I don't like gu or shots or jelly beans.. It's too sugary for me and I don't like chewing during a fast race like a marathon. I'd rather drink my fuel. My lady two marathons I only used water & gateraid & they were my only two BQs.. It's nice and simple., just grab the cup of gaterade they have. It was a no brained for me... On training runs and for my ultra this weekend, I will be drinking afterglow.. I get it from GNC. I like the taste
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I dislike the flavored drinks in marathons. I drink the water and do gu every 45 minutes. Salt and Caramel, Vanilla, Lime and tri berry are among my favorites. The colored drinks give me a gut ache.0
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I do the Gatorade G1 Prime chews. I tried the Clif chews, but they were ginormous and hard to chew. I can't stomach the texture of the gels.0
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Just wondering what your long-run fuel of choice is. I've eaten enough GU packets to last me a lifetime, and I love Clif Shot Blocks when it's warmer (when it's chilly, they become super gummy and hard to chew). I tried GU Chomps this morning but couldn't even swallow one... I opted for the other half of last week's Blocks packet which got me though my 9 miles today pretty well despite the labored chewing.
What do you prefer to munch on mid-run? Any suggestions?
For an energy gel, you might try a mix from energygelcentral.com
For non-fasted long runs, I will consume 1 tbsp before the run and one tbsp for each 8 oz water bottle (I use a Nathan "Speed belt")0 -
I really like the honey stinger products. I switch between the gel and the chews. The waffles are good too; feels more like real food. Otherwise I like dates or almond butter and banana wraps. Sometimes I add in a few pretzels sticks around mile 20.0
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I enjoy regular old jelly beans. Currently have been using Kirkland Jelly Belly. I use them on runs of 90+ minutes. I recently tried a Cliff Shot that I received in a run bag at a marathon; around mile 17 on a later training run...it really hit me around mile 19. I liked that. On marathons, I have stuck with my jelly beans and supplemented with bananas and oranges supplied by the race organizers. I may try that Cliff Shot for my next one.0
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Organic Medjool dates work well!0
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I'll have to see if I can find any of these locally and try them out (especially the 3x recommended Honey Stingers!).
I recently tried these and liked them too. They were smaller & softer than the Clif ones (160 calories in the packet). I also tried the Honey Stinger gel (didn't love the flavor). I bought them at D i c k 's Sporting Goods, if you have one of those near you.0 -
Lime ade Honey stingers are my go to. I'm about to try out some of the other flavors though.0
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Lime ade Honey stingers are my go to. I'm about to try out some of the other flavors though.
The cherry cola chews are the bomb, as it the pomegranate acai gel!0 -
Looooong trail runs: Honey Stinger Energy Bars (preferably Banana Berry Buzz!) or ProBar meal bars
Road Runs under 18 miles: dates and raisins
Road Runs longer than 18 miles: Honey Stinger energy chews or gu chomps (though I agree that these are harder to get down!)
Liquid fuel for all of the above: Nuun tablets0 -
I only use Clif gels - I like the double espresso one with caffeine. I tried the Clif shot blocks but they were too hard to chew.0
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I really like the both the honey stinger gels and chews. I was mainly relying on the chews until i ran my first marathon and was concerned with carrying so much "Stuff" so I switch to GU Gel's for the last part of training and the full and hated them. I have now found the honey stinger gels and like those so much better, but they are sweet! Their chews are really easy to eat..0
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Just started using the Huma Gels and I find they digest really easy and taste great. When I want something with more substance, I like Larabars.
It's really hot & humid down here so I like to mix Vega Sport Electrolyte into my CamelBak for runs longer than 10. I haven't had any cramping issues yet nor do I take any sodium supplements.0 -
I'm a cheapskate.........I make my own (3 parts honey, 1 part molasses, a pinch of salt and a little water to thin it out) 1 gel flask is about the same as 4 or 5 gel packets.0
