Do you use this on every run, or just long ones?
I used some yesterday for a 1 hour run. It seemed like I had a little more at the end than usual, so now I'm debating on using some tonight for a shorter run or if I should just use it exclusively for long runs or speed work.
I used some yesterday for a 1 hour run. It seemed like I had a little more at the end than usual, so now I'm debating on using some tonight for a shorter run or if I should just use it exclusively for long runs or speed work.
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I use gel on longer runs and sometimes a shot before Tuesday speedwork (depending on how my nutrition has been during that day).
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I only use Gu during runs > 15. Even then, normally I don't even do the gu unless I'm specifically training for something where I'll be using it.
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I used them on any run over six miles. One shot at the halfway point
When I was racing depending on the distance I would use up to six
When I was racing depending on the distance I would use up to six
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I've only used them for long runs but I can see where they may be beneficial at other distances. Whatever works for you must be right!
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i use powergels on runs longer than 8 miles...however, i've been told that GU is much easier to use. can't find that stuff here though.
i swear the gel thing is in my mind though. i imagine them helping me and i think i run easier because of it...
need to find GU.
i hate the sticky fingers though.
i swear the gel thing is in my mind though. i imagine them helping me and i think i run easier because of it...
need to find GU.
i hate the sticky fingers though.
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I only use it on longer runs of say 12 miles or more. Usually to get me used to what I plan on doing for half marathons and marathons.
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I generally only use Gu on longer runs over 1:15. But if I'm hungry before my morning run or before a speed workout I'll have one. Have you tried the new flavor? Capuccino something. It has extra caffeine.
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long runs (15+) when the run is at a harder pace than easy.....or on runs that will take me forevah to finish because I've gone slow, walked, stopped at a spot to pick up a straggler, and/or stopped at McDonalds to get water, pottied up and stood around and my 18 mile run ends up a 4 hour outing and I didn't have breakfast.
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Just started training with them.
Use GU at mile 15.
It does help.
Like the chocolate the best.
Use GU at mile 15.
It does help.
Like the chocolate the best.
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