Energy Gels

M · July 2003

My running partner and I are getting into the long run territory where we should really be refueling.

Can anyone recommend energy gels which do not make you want to gag?!

[Deleted User] · July 2003

no.. but i can reccomend..

sis go gels.. no water required alledgedly.

but currently on lucozade gels as bearable to eat and easy to get hold of (boots)

hi5 squeezie ones are yummy too tho a bit like jam

maxim ines i found too sweet and made me feel pissed.

M · July 2003

thanks for that - there's a few to try. I like lucozade sport drink so I might try that gel first. Are gels better than just energy drinks? At what time in a long run do you recommend taking one? We're currently up to 1 hour 40 mins but are to be doing half marathon distance in the next few weeks.

[Deleted User] · July 2003

i started using them for races with drink stations.. since you'll usually not know what to expect other than water.

i tend to take them for anything over an hour somewhere mid run for a bit of a boost. At stratford marathon i took them once an hour ish spproaching a water station.

there's no science in these comments it's just what i tend to do.

M · July 2003

Thanks for the advice. Good luck with your training and races. Any triathlons soon?

[Deleted User] · July 2003

3 was quite enough for this year thanks

[Deleted User] · July 2003

M - be sure to take some water with the gels or pretty much guaranteed stomach cramps in my experience...I gave up on them and now have things like Joosters, Jelly Babies, Opal Fruits etc...far more enjoyable...