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JME78
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Running Fuel
What do you prefer? I have run 2 halfs and am training for a full at the end of April. I am trying to find the best fuel option - I have taken shot blocks during my previous races, but I want to experiment during my marathon training to see what works best.
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Posted 12/3/10 12:46 PM  |
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missfabulous
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Re: Running Fuel
I personally like shot blocks (although for some reason I use them only in training and not on race day?). I know GU is VERY popular. I havent tried it yet but my dad uses it and likes it.
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| Posted 12/3/10 1:22 PM |
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JME78
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Re: Running Fuel
The GU squicks me out for some reason, but I am going to try it out. I slow down a bit when I am chewing the shot blocks.
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| Posted 12/3/10 2:57 PM |
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runlikethewind
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Re: Running Fuel
I like the GU best. I've used it for the past 5 years and it's worked best for me. You definitely have to experiment in training because not everyone can tolerate the same things.
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| Posted 12/3/10 3:55 PM |
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Erica
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Re: Running Fuel
I hate gels. I can't get them down without a lot of water,
In marathon training, I use only sports drinks. During marathons, I take sports beans
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| Posted 12/4/10 12:39 AM |
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runlikethewind
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Re: Running Fuel
Posted by Erica
I hate gels. I can't get them down without a lot of water,
In marathon training, I use only sports drinks. During marathons, I take sports beans
A friend of mine doesn't like them either; she uses gummy bears! Sounds crazy, but they've worked with her for 8 marathons!!
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| Posted 12/4/10 6:38 AM |
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phoenix913
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Re: Running Fuel
I like GU, but only the chocolate flavor. All the others make me nauseous. I think it's definitely trial and error b/c everyone will have a different opinion.
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| Posted 12/4/10 11:04 AM |
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Lucky
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Re: Running Fuel
My best friend uses honey. She puts some Organic honey is a recycles yogurt push up tube, folds it over and tapes it until she needs it. She swears by it!
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| Posted 12/4/10 6:59 PM |
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Erica
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Re: Running Fuel
Posted by runlikethewind
Posted by Erica
I hate gels. I can't get them down without a lot of water,
In marathon training, I use only sports drinks. During marathons, I take sports beans
A friend of mine doesn't like them either; she uses gummy bears! Sounds crazy, but they've worked with her for 8 marathons!!
I have seen people eating gummy bears. Some marathons offer hard candy and flat soda at the 20 mile mark
I have also wanted to try raisins. Gels are relatively new to the market and people have been running marathons for long before that.
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| Posted 12/5/10 8:24 AM |
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