levitation specialist
Curious.
I know it says on the package to do so. Why is this? Admittedly, I have yet to try one.
Saturdays are my LR days and so far I have had pretty good luck with my own mix of white grape juice concentrate, salt, & water mix, along with one package of gummy fruit snacks. I am at the end of the mileage with my current setup of 2 8oz fluid bottles and 1 pack of fruit snacks. I need to either add another 8oz bottle or another fruit snack package. But then there is this GU packet I got from last year's full that I volunteered at(don't worry, exp date is 9/13) that keeps taunting me to just try it and get it over with!
But then, don't I need an extra bottle of water for that anyways? Can I try it without? Or should I just stick with what works and pack another fruit snack? I wasn't thinking I would add another bottle until I get to my 22 milers(at 19 this week) and it gets warmer. Then I might need to extra fluid ratio to just gummies.
And yes, I am planning on using my belt in my full in May, which is why the practice. I don't take fuel on my shorter mid range runs of 15 or less. So I won't need to rely on using what the marathon is using(Gu, water, Gatorade). We have a mass start of 10,000 full and half-ers, volunteering last year made me realize that at least for the first half of the marathon, relying on the stations is a bad idea....too many people!
And my belt works well anyways. So I am fine wearing it 26.2
I am not sure why it says to take with water. I can imagine that watering it down would be a good thing as far as helping you digest.
I have forgotten to take water with mine on really cold days. I just got totally distracted by trying to put the packaging back in my pocket and zip it up with mittens on - and realized about 2 miles down the road that I never drank anything.
I will say though, that I am someone that needs surprisingly little fluid on a daily basis - I have to force myself to drink water and often I fill my water bottle but then forget to drink any of it with my lunch at work. I just don't get that thirsty unless I'm sweating a ton.
I also doubt I'd have forgotten if it wasn't 20 degrees out - I would have been looking forward to that water if I were hot and sweaty.
My wildly inconsistent PRs:
5k: 24:36 (10/20/12)
10k: 52:01 (4/28/12)
HM: 1:50:09 (10/27/12)
Marathon: 4:19:11 (10/2/2011)
Beer-and-waffle Powered
The water helps your body absorb the carbs in the gel.
http://www.cranksports.com/epower/hydration.asp
In the words of my late-coach : Just hang in there, relax... and at the end of a race anyone you see.....just pass them
it is a pretty thick gel. aside from the disgestion assistance, water helps get the film out of your mouth afterward.
PR's : HM 1:51:15 - not for long - 5K 21:27 - not for long
"say what you want about the south but no one ever retires and moves to the north"
The water helps your body absorb the carbs in the gel. http://www.cranksports.com/epower/hydration.asp
Very helpful! Thank you!
Anomalous
Yes, with water. Don't do it with a sports drink.
Half Fanatic #3091 ~ Marathon debut: 11/16/13 Anthem Richmond Marathon
"Run from what’s comfortable. Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious." - Rumi
My cousin made the mistake of washing down a GU with sports drink one race. It was like a sugar bomb going off and gave her GI issues.
the one gel I have had was a lemon lime flavored one that I had with a miller light at mile 22 of my only marathon. That may have been the best beer I have ever had.
tasted like a cold corona with just the right amount of lime in it
”Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.”
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.”
Tomas
the one gel I have had was a lemon lime flavored one that I had with a miller light at mile 22 of my only marathon. That may have been the best beer I have ever had. tasted like a cold corona with just the right amount of lime in it
LOL!! I do love a cold corona.
Sometimes we learn the hard way.
I will sometimes do the gu with out water. I usually eat the chocolate outrage and find they taste like a chocolate bar. I don't eat much chocolate so I really kind of look forward to them. I think your going to have to try it and find out for yourself. We are all an experiement of one.
2013 Goals:
Barking Mad To Run
This. Altho I have taken them before a race without water and they still will work without water....but I would not recommend it, cuz the water sure helps get the stuff down easier.
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." Theodore Roosevelt
There is a lot of sugar in them, and that can be hard to digest. I tried a Hammer Gel while training for a HM and didn't know about the water. It tasted great, but I had very bad stomach cramps. I think I'll try something else this time.
you mad bro?
For me, I HAVE to take them with water. If I don't I get GI issues and/or indigestion.
"A goal without a plan it is just a dream" - Dave Ramsey
PR's: HM: 1:44:18 (05/06/13)FM: 3:54:51 (3/16/13)
2013 Races
Rock n Roll USA (3/16) - Goal: < 4:00:00
Frederick HM (5/5) - Goal: To have fun and celebrate life.
Marine Corps Marathon (10/27) - Goal: ?
I was told that if you take a gel without water, your body may actually use water inside of you to help with the carbs absorbtion. So it dehydrates you. I try to suck a bit on my gel before I reach an aid station. Then I swallow a bit of water, not a lot, and I'm off again. I probably don't drink enough water. And I like to take the gel over the course of two aid stations, so about 3 miles. Not all at once. Otherwise, it's just too much for my stomach.
PRs: Boston Marathon, 3:27, April 15th 2013
Cornwall Half-Marathon, 1:35, April 27th 2013
© 2013 RunningAHEAD, LLC. All rights reserved. | Privacy