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Quite possibly, I don't check. It's sugar. I bet the worst that will happen is it tastes stale or the texture might be a tad off. It's like candy.
KC born 7-14-13. RC born 7-21-15
Old PR's: 5k 19:36, 10mi 1:07:46, HM 1:30:04, M 3:06:19
Working on a Comeback after baby #2
Often there is a 1.800 number or website on the gel. If I end up with an expired product I usually call the company and they give me the low down on whether to toss it because it's bad or whether they just don't recommend it because it won't taste as good (has lost effectiveness, etc.).
Many companies will offer to send you coupons to replace an expired product. I don't always go for that one though as I don't want to be on a mailing list!
rectumdamnnearkilledem
Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to
remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.
~ Sarah Kay
Imminent Catastrophe
OTOH that modern stuff should be thrown out.
"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"
"To obtain the air that angels breathe you must come to Tahoe"--Mark Twain
"The most common question from potential entrants is 'I do not know if I can do this' to which I usually answer, 'that's the whole point'.--Paul Charteris, Tarawera Ultramarathon RD.
√ Javelina Jundred Jalloween 2015
Cruel Jewel 50 mile May 2016
Western States 100 June 2016
If it's Honey Gel it's OK. Honey doesn't spoil unless exposed to the atmosphere. In fact, honey discovered in tombs of Egyptian Pharaohs was perfectly edible. OTOH that modern stuff should be thrown out.
Yeah the one I bought I think consists of brown rice syrup (Clif Shots).
just lay them on a table at some ultra trail race and walk away. those people will gnaw bark off a tree when hungry so they'll eat anything.
Hahaha yeah I am reading Born to Run right now so I am learning a lot about the types of people who do ultras!
Mitch & Pete's Mom
I had one a couple of weeks ago. I squeezed a plain GU into my mouth and thought, huh, that taste a little funky, even for a plain GU. Sure enough, the expiration date was 7/09. I didn't have any tummy trouble.
Although last week I tried a red vine because I was out of everything else, even honey. I got sick as dog and lost 6 lbs.
Marathon Maniac #957
Can you send me some of those?
Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, "Bring it on, darlin', and don't be stingy with the jalapenos."
Because you like red vines or for their apparent weight control features (at least for me)? I wouldn't reccomend them for weight control, I had horrible cramps in the last mile of my run.
Can't wait to steal the kid's halloween mini-twizzlers.