For my track interval and tempo runs i take a gu gel before the workout.
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Energy gels are good to use.
Word of advice do not count on the gels provided during the race if you have not tried them before.
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Use before your race day during your training process if you use them for the first time at your race you run the risk of stomach problems and not being able to run the marathon you paid 100 to run in.
I use gu roctane for my 16 mile long runs.
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I m a fairly new runner and my experience is that for my 8 mile non race runs a properly timed gel can make a big mental difference.
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The gu roctane ultra endurance energy gel was made for multisport and endurance athletes such as triathletes.
For what its worth i also prefer gu to the other brands but again its a personal preference.
It s worth it to carry enough of the tried and tested gels you don t want to find out the hard way that you cant keep those other gels down.
The stuff will never get to your muscles unless you re running marathon distances but it can bump up your blood sugar level which i find keeps me from getting a bit foggy or miserable.
It s easy to use and is formulated to slow down lactic acid from building up.
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I have used honey stinger chews as well before but i prefer gu gels.
The gu team put a mix of carbohydrates electrolytes and caffeine to fight fatigue during your race.