RunningAHEAD - Topic: energy gels

ivyC

posted: 9/26/2008 at 11:12 AM

Anyone here ever tried E-gel. If so how do you like it?

mikeymike

posted: 9/26/2008 at 11:21 AM

I've used them. They're kinda big and hard to shove down on the run, but I've used them with some success for a few long, hot runs where the extra electrolytes made a difference. If it's not really hot I think I'll stick with Gu from now on though. The 100 calorie packs are easier to carry, easier to get down while running.

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xor

posted: 9/26/2008 at 11:53 AM

Makey my tummy hurty. That said, I know a couple people who like them a lot. Not my thing. And, yup, the packages are big.

Teresadfp

One day at a time

posted: 9/28/2008 at 6:00 PM

I thought the Gu was hard enough to get down. Kind of thick.

dukefan86

posted: 10/2/2008 at 7:49 PM

I've found the chocolate GU gel to be pretty thick (kinda like pudding) and harder to get down on a run, but the other flavors are lighter and easier to get down. Vanilla Bean is my favorite GU gel so far, though I usually go for SportsBeans on long runs, not as sticky.

backstretch

posted: 10/2/2008 at 8:19 PM

The chocolate power gels are the thickest, the couple I've tried had peanut butter consistency. Shot blocks are thick but dissolve in your mouth fairly quickly.

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xor

posted: 10/2/2008 at 8:28 PM

I think (but I could be wrong) that the original poster is asking about a brand of energy gel called, specifically "E-gel". It's made by Crank. It has a lot more electrolyte goodness... that's the E in E-gel... than regular gel. The packages are a lot bigger and I think it is runnier. Though I tried it hot weather conditions when everything is runny.

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posted: 10/2/2008 at 9:16 PM

Crank is my gel of choice. It is larger and heavier than most energy gels, but also packs in half again as many calories. They also don't have any flavors with caffeine so I don't have to worry about which kind I grab (this is important to me.) My body does well with them, so that's what I use.

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