Appreciate the response...still keep going back to the Clif Shot from Running Warehouse.
I would try some others, but at a 24 pack for $25.95, it's the cheapest option.
Think I will go with the Double Espresso again (as I like the caffeine) and a Raspberry?
I also like the thought of the jug type as I could make my own serving size, and really stretch that dollar out, but think I will just stick with the pouch style for now. Is there a way to just take a shot or two with you? Like a little refillable pouch or something? Typically run with a handheld...like sticking a gel in the little bottle pocket.
Endless trails
I use GU Peanut Butter, good stuff.
I just got a free big jug of First Endurance Liquid Shot w/ a coupon. I've used
it twice, 20 and 16 miler, seems to work well but tastes like medicine.
Nice setup, sandy, you are one organized trail runner, 3 setups for 3 loops. Nice.
I guess these... (getting ready for a 3 loop 50 miler.)
Le professeur de trail
I wasn't going to post but....
am I the only one that doesn't like gels? I will use once in a while otherwise I cannot stand them. Pretty sure it's the consistency not the taste.
My favorite day of the week is RUNday
Yes.
Thanks. The gels and a little more stuff got crammed into the handheld mesh things. The bottles are frozen and will be in a cooler at the S/F. When I go thru I just change out the whole setup each time. Takes a few seconds. I may not do all 3 gels on each loop, but it's better to have them along than need one. There are also aid stations at 5 or 6 mile intervals, so I'll only carry one handheld, but I froze a few extra bottles in case I feel the need to carry two when it gets hot. Although I always go light, if it's a loop course I put a few extras at the S/F just in case.
I also like to mix up the flavors and brands, just to have some variety. I do tend to like PowerGels, Hammer and Gu Roctane.
Then again I have had the whole thing go sideways and eat "real food" off the tables. Just gotta go with whatever is working on the day.
2/17/24 - Forgotten Florida 100 Mile, Christmas, FL
Appreciate the response...still keep going back to the Clif Shot from Running Warehouse. I would try some others, but at a 24 pack for $25.95, it's the cheapest option. Think I will go with the Double Espresso again (as I like the caffeine) and a Raspberry? I also like the thought of the jug type as I could make my own serving size, and really stretch that dollar out, but think I will just stick with the pouch style for now. Is there a way to just take a shot or two with you? Like a little refillable pouch or something? Typically run with a handheld...like sticking a gel in the little bottle pocket.
If I only want 2 or 3 oz then I only put that much in the flask.
One really nice thing about the flask on trails....no trash, don't have to worry about dropping those little tabs.
I wasn't going to post but.... am I the only one that doesn't like gels? I will use once in a while otherwise I cannot stand them. Pretty sure it's the consistency not the taste.
Most gels are sickening sweet to me - to the point where I tasted one then didn't try any for many years. I prefer the simplicity of a sports drink. However, when looking at more efficient ways to deal with using stream water (38mi between trailheads), I thought about using gels. I made gel from sports drink (jury's out on how that worked), but then last year found the Peanut Butter GU, which is actually decent for me. I've only used a couple of them and not in a race yet. It's not really sweet and not fruity.
Most of the time, I'd rather have trail mix or M&M's or shot bloks or whatever.
That's alot of gels for a 50 miler. I haven't done a 50 miler yet but started getting into the ultra stuff this year. Ran my first 50K and just love the mileage and trails. Anyway, I found that after a certain time out there, I need solid food because I can't do the gels anymore. And damn, paydays are great on those long runs.