So, I tried the Cliff Shot vanilla (no caffeine) yesterday before my 5 mile run. While my stomach felt ok, I have to say, that thing tasted like death. It was so gross. I don't think there is any way I could stomach more than one of those things while I was running. Just thinking about it makes me gag a little. It brought back memories of some anti-diarrhea medication my mom made me take once when I was younger. UGH! So, I'm off to REI again tonight! I'm going to try another non caffeine gel tomorrow morning before my run and see how it goes. At this point, I guess I'm just hoping to find one that doesn't taste like poo...or make me have to go poo.
Also, I'm worried about taking gels and blocks (I would take the blocks for salt purposes since I don't drink Gatorade) so I picked up some salt packets from the cafeteria at work today. If I decide to stick with just the gels, I'll down a salt packet or two at some point. Not an ideal situation playing around with this at the last minute, but I really think I need to take a chance with something new than to go through what I've gone through on previous runs.
Weather Update:
Saturday night: Low: 28 °F RealFeel®: 21 °F
Sunday: High: 46 °F RealFeel®: 35 °F, Mostly cloudy and breezy
6 comments:
Good luck with the testing! It's why I've hesitated to try anything new. I found what works for me, & now won't budge.
Looking more like tights...
You could try Hammer Gels. They seem to be more gentle on the stomach...and no caffeine. Good luck!!
I have tried all the gels, and I like the GU's or Clif Shots the best.
I think Clif is giving them out at 18 & 22 miles!
Is it Sunday yet???!!
I'll be at mile 19 with a peanut butter cupcake with salty icing. How's that???
I really hope you get something figured out. I couldn't imagine the stress that all this brings.
Ugh, I think I would barf if I had to down a salt packet! Can you do that?
What about some salty pretzels or peanuts? Too much chewing?
The Vanilla is gross. I tried it twice, never again. I like Chocolate the best. I just pretend it's chocolate pudding.
Mmmmm..pudding.
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