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GU in a flask (Read 22 times)

     strawberry gel 

     

    That sounds OK to me. I used to use the strawberry-banana Gu sometimes, but I started sticking only to the flavors containing caffeine, which that one does not.

     

    This reminds me, I need to pick up some more, I used my last two on Sunday. I used to run HMs with no gel, but I've started taking one at ~mile 7.

    Dave

    Half Crazy K 2.0


      The strawberry or it may have been strawberry banana, was awful. I nearly gagged on it. I had gone to Performance Bikes to buy an assortment of GU to try before my full. If you are wondering why I went to a bike store, closer than any LRS and my fav Holabird Sports only sells that stuff buy the case.

        The strawberry or it may have been strawberry banana, was awful. I nearly gagged on it. I had gone to Performance Bikes to buy an assortment of GU to try before my full. If you are wondering why I went to a bike store, closer than any LRS and my fav Holabird Sports only sells that stuff buy the case.

         

        I actually like all the Gu flavors pretty much. Although I haven't tried any bizarre ones. The only one I cannot take is the Chocolate Outrage, which is funny because I like everything chocolate. But this stuff sort of has the consistency and density of chocolate frosting, so just does not go down too well on a run. (Chocolate Peanut Butter is actually about the same; regular Peanut Butter is OK, but no caffeine, so it's off the list.)

         

        Also, I usually get them at the LRS which is about 3/4 mile from my house. They must hate me, because I never buy any shoes or gear there, just Gu. Hopefully other people spend more money there, so they stay in business. Didn't work so well for a small local hardware store I used to live near. I would go there if I just needed to pick up a few screws or something, and spend like 25 cents. If I wanted to spend $500 on a lawnmower, I'd go to Home Depot or Lowe's. Somehow the small hardware store went out of business. 

        Dave

           Holabird Sports 

           

          Also also, every time I see this name, I think "I ain't no Holabird girl".

          Sorry. Back to your regularly scheduled activities. Slow day at work.

          Dave

          onemile


            The strawberry or it may have been strawberry banana, was awful. I nearly gagged on it. I had gone to Performance Bikes to buy an assortment of GU to try before my full. If you are wondering why I went to a bike store, closer than any LRS and my fav Holabird Sports only sells that stuff buy the case.

            I think I tried the strawberry banana one during my last marathon. Because they were handing them out.  Def not my favorite.

             

            I like Espresso Love the best

               

              I like Espresso Love the best

               

              Oh yeah.

              Dave

              LRB


                 Oh yeah.

                 

                Nope.

                 

                Peanut butter, apple, lime and salted caramel for me. I've tried about a dozen others which were not to my liking for various reasons.

                Half Crazy K 2.0


                  I like the salted caramel & the chocolate.

                   

                  Oddly with strawberry, I like strawberry Cliff blocks, but the shot/gel was gag inducing.

                    Tri-Berry, Blackberry, Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Caramel Macchiato (something I've never had the real version of), Espresso Love.

                    Dave

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