tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678282004604269023.post1179780341817948060..comments2023-05-22T07:05:40.496-06:00Comments on Making Waves: Get-Go GelAlexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128670636217281218noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678282004604269023.post-66027298429835297052009-03-04T07:26:00.000-07:002009-03-04T07:26:00.000-07:00I've run several marathons and have never taken ge...I've run several marathons and have never taken gels (well once but I got sick...), I stick with Gatorade which keeps my hydrated and provides enough calories as well. I might dry some of the newer gels one of these days, though.Berthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15778952998119649949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678282004604269023.post-15979825769390735942009-02-28T09:49:00.000-07:002009-02-28T09:49:00.000-07:00When I am doing a long run when training for a mar...When I am doing a long run when training for a marathon I take to SIS Gels, Not necessary to take water but I do! I take one before I start then one every half hour to 40 mins. When you get to the longer distances you really notice the energy fix..I find it only lasts for about 15 mins but it is enough to give you something to aim for over the remaining 10 mins! You are right to start using them now though as they don't agree with everyone and it's good to train with what you plan to use on the big day!. Go Girl! xRachel Jayne Stevenson/Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982675260605974639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678282004604269023.post-65993395349398773332009-02-26T16:53:00.000-07:002009-02-26T16:53:00.000-07:00ohhh that was a good question, i'm loving the answ...ohhh that was a good question, i'm loving the answers too!RunToTheFinishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995696358152941044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678282004604269023.post-77743507814636786862009-02-26T11:48:00.000-07:002009-02-26T11:48:00.000-07:00I typically don't take one before I start, but I'v...I typically don't take one before I start, but I've seen plenty of runners do it. Make sure to always take them with water!Lauren @ mostly i runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01431193198057016193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678282004604269023.post-90085961773093525342009-02-26T08:49:00.000-07:002009-02-26T08:49:00.000-07:00Alexandra,I opt to drink sports drink or Coke befo...Alexandra,<BR/>I opt to drink sports drink or Coke before the start, so I can store more glycogen and be hydrated. But gu is fine at the start...I've seen elites do it.<BR/>That said, it should NOT keep you from taking gu and drinks on the course at the normal rate. The body stores around 1400 calories before it burns mostly fat. So at 100 calories/mile it'll help to put some easily digested energy back in the bank. <BR/>But not too much: better to burn a your body's carb/fat mix than to get sick on the course from overloading:)...Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16698551883133979712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678282004604269023.post-64396181612886310532009-02-26T07:29:00.000-07:002009-02-26T07:29:00.000-07:00I take one Gu before I head out for a run longer t...I take one Gu before I head out for a run longer than 5 or 6 miles. I don't know if it actually does help, but mentally I feel like I should have that magic Gu energy for the first 45 mins to hour, until I take the next one. Anything that can trick my mind into thinking that I'm strong and full of energy is worth it!RunningLaurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08718905572574315398noreply@blogger.com