My stomach has the uncanny ability to reject anything it doesn't agree with within a minute. Yes, I am not kidding: I'll start cramping immediately and looking for the nearest restroom.
After reading a FB post from a trusted ultra runner where she raved about this certain gel, I decided to give it a try. It was called V-Fuel. I think I was, pretty much sold on it after 1 long run, but I knew I had to test it out on several long runs.
I've tried this gel on 4 long runs of 22, 20, 17 & 10 miles.
After taking it at hour 1 of my first long run, I was a bit nervous. You know that moment that you know it's going to be good or bad...really bad. I took it and anxiously awaited for the cramping to begin. Nothing. I finished my run (and took 1 more), and still nothing happened.
I've never been a big fan of gels, so I wasn't sure what I'd feel. I'm not too sure if this is how it's supposed to occur, but I felt a little burst of energy each time about 15 minutes after taking it.
The results were the same on all my runs.
The only problem is that I only enjoy the peach cobbler flavor. Yes, peach cobbler. It's really an awesome flavor although some of you might think peach cobbler is not the flavor you'd crave or enjoy during a run. I'm not a fan of vanilla or chocolate but those are the other flavors.
It's a very subtle taste - not overwhelming at all.
Take it from me, you'll enjoy it.
Just wanted to let y'all in on a (not so little, it seems) secret.
I've tried this gel on 4 long runs of 22, 20, 17 & 10 miles.
After taking it at hour 1 of my first long run, I was a bit nervous. You know that moment that you know it's going to be good or bad...really bad. I took it and anxiously awaited for the cramping to begin. Nothing. I finished my run (and took 1 more), and still nothing happened.
I've never been a big fan of gels, so I wasn't sure what I'd feel. I'm not too sure if this is how it's supposed to occur, but I felt a little burst of energy each time about 15 minutes after taking it.
The results were the same on all my runs.
The only problem is that I only enjoy the peach cobbler flavor. Yes, peach cobbler. It's really an awesome flavor although some of you might think peach cobbler is not the flavor you'd crave or enjoy during a run. I'm not a fan of vanilla or chocolate but those are the other flavors.
It's a very subtle taste - not overwhelming at all.
Take it from me, you'll enjoy it.
Just wanted to let y'all in on a (not so little, it seems) secret.
Thanks for the tip! I have huge problems with gels and gave up on them a few years ago. Might try these.
ReplyDeleteYeah, Fawn, my stomach NEVER agrees with gels, but this was was different. Try it sometime.
DeleteHopefully, we run into each other in a trail soon. It's been a long time since I've seen ya!!!