For Philly, I don't have a tried and true fueling method this time. In April I did 3 Gus but I dropped one and ended the race starving. I was looking for ANYTHING any fans were handing out. I like the ideas of the SHOT BLOCKS - has anyone tried margarita? I've only tried one flavor and it was plum looking. I did like them. I've had the GU CHOMPS - only in orange and strawberry. I want to try the blueberry pom one! For GU, I need to get some chocolate mint - is it out yet? I have the vanilla gingerbread and it is AMAZING!! I'm thinking a combo of these will work for me. I like the up and coming PB & J idea - but I feel like I'd smoosh them. How does one carry those along?
Last day for Amazing Grass bars giveaway!!
I like the idea of having various forms of fueling (gel, chomps, bloks, etc.) and different flavors - keeps things interesting and makes them go down easier!
ReplyDeleteI think Danica over at chicrunner, said she puts them in those snack size zip locks...cut into tiny squares. She also wears a fuel belt that they are able to sit in a tiny pocket. Personally, I just use gu's. This weekend I gu-ed 5 times. I carried three and took two from the water stations. I say, go with what you know. Or have Bill waiting at a few spots to replenish your stash.
ReplyDeleteYou're gonna rock it girly! :)
I use the margarita bloks. I use that flavor b/c of the added salt content. I think they work great and they don't upset my stomach. I told you this yesterday...but I take one blok every 2.5 miles so there isn't a huge rush of sugar to my stomach. The are convienent too with the new packaging. No need to put them in a baggie...actually, that makes it harder to get them out cause they are sticky.
ReplyDeleteI saw the chocolate mint GUs yesterday. They look so good!
ReplyDeletei love the luna moons.....
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I have no great advice. I use power gels and sports beans. I hated the luna moons. They were too chewy and stuck to my teeth and I had a hard time swallowing them.
ReplyDeleteIts inevitable. The pb&j squares get smashed. But the more smashed the easier better. I put them in a ziplock and then carry them in my iFitness/spibelt. 4 suqares + some sports beans should do the trick... im hoping anyway!
ReplyDeleteI tried the margarita's before and it wasn't my cup of tea - and it also reminded me of a bad hangover - so try them pre-race. But i do hear the added salt content of those is helpful, esp. if you don't take salt tabs.
ReplyDeleteSorry I can't help because I'm that not so smart runner that barely even fuels during a marathon! However, I am excited you asked this because I am determined to change my ways and use fuel for my next half in Feb!
ReplyDeleteI've tried the margarita Shot Bloks and thought they wre pretty good. I actually like almost all the flavors though. I really want to try this gingerbread GU!
ReplyDeleteI've only tried the margarita blocks once and found them to be too salty, but I feel like I should try them again before passing judgment.
ReplyDeleteI did see chocolate mint gu at REI the other day.
Huge congratulations to Nick on his competition win. The teddy bear costume was adorable!!
ReplyDeleteI use the Shot Bloks and also Honey Stingers - they're an all-natural version but they work just the same. Love 'em.
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