I'm doing my first marathon (VLM) in April and have eventually found an energy gel (High 5) that doesn't engage my "gag reflex". According to the High 5 literature, one sachet should be taken every 20 mins (for a 3.30 marathon schedule). I tried this yesterday on my half marathon route and felt awful ! I know everyone is different, but i don't want to run out of energy during the race. Any tips/advice?
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Felt as sick as a dog and only just managed to stop myself from delivering a "pavement pizza".
Personally I use high 5 and i'll take them every 5 miles in a marathon. Its just an easier way to remember than every xx minutes. I'm about your pace as well.
The gel at 25 miles - well theres not much point in taking that so late - so I'll either go without or have it a bit sooner.
I think they're all keen on over-prescribing how many to take. Sure it's similar with SIS Go. I'm with Cougie - one every 5 miles, and if you've done the right things by (a) training, (b) pre-race carb loading and (c) race pacing on the day, you will be fine.
Wall, schmall!
Urgh.
I eat every hour, but make sure I'm well-fuelled with porridge and flapjack before I start.
I find SIS are much better and you dont need to take with liquids
Most people dont really need a gel for exercise upto 1.5 hours if you have had enought breakfast/food in the days leading upto event
For marathons you are basically loading up early in the race when you dont need it to prevent issues later
I would say have every 5miles ish, but it really is trial and error , they take about 15mins to work