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Sports "Gels" - Endurance Running?
I am inspired by so many of you on this site and especially Brendan's message. Thank you for sharing to much valuable information and experiences.
I am always training for a marathon - I like to always be marathon ready. I recently switched from pescatarian to vegan and I am new to Vega and the products. I tried the Performance Optimizer this past weekend at the Miami Marathon expo, bought some and loved it. I drank it the day before and after the race.
My question is regarding gels (gu,Cliff, etc). I have always used gels for long runs and especially during a marathon. What is a better alternative for energy gels during a race?
Thanks. I love this community and forum.
Kim
I am always training for a marathon - I like to always be marathon ready. I recently switched from pescatarian to vegan and I am new to Vega and the products. I tried the Performance Optimizer this past weekend at the Miami Marathon expo, bought some and loved it. I drank it the day before and after the race.
My question is regarding gels (gu,Cliff, etc). I have always used gels for long runs and especially during a marathon. What is a better alternative for energy gels during a race?
Thanks. I love this community and forum.
Kim
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Permalink Reply by Vega Kelly on -
Hey Kim,
Thanks for joining us - great to have you here! Brendan also has some gel recipes in Thrive Fitness. He makes a bunch ahead of time and stores in a gel flask or reusable plastic bag for long workouts or during races.
Here's a recipe to try:
Carob Energy Gel
-2 large medjool dates
-1 tbsp agave nectar
-1 tbsp ground salba
-1 tbsp coconut oil
-1 tsp lemon zest
-1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
-1 tsp cacao nibs (or carob powder)
-sea salt to taste
Blend all ingredients together in food processor. For an extra kick, add 1 tsp of ground yerba mate.
Happy racing!
Kelly
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Permalink Reply by Karen Less on -
I read in Thrive Fitness that there was supposed to be a Vega Gel coming out last year. I was excited when I saw the announcement of the Vega Sport Protein earlier this week but still no gels. I use Crank E-Gel because my body seems to tolerate it well (I'm one of those people who can eat nothing solid before or during long training or a race) but I know it's not even close to a whole food and has way too many simple sugars in it. Any word on the release of Vega Gel? Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Lisa on -
Hey Kim! I trained for a half-marathon last summer and used Thrive recipes the whole way through. On race day, I ate the Energy Pudding (The Thrive Diet, page 125) about 45 mins. before the run and then had Direct Fuel Bites throughout the run. (Note: I made the Direct Fuel Bites and wrapped them individually in plastic wrap, which honestly wasn't that "user-friendly" during the race. I had coconut oil hands most of the way!). I felt great the whole run! Also, I have used the Vega Sport drink for shorter races (5k or 10k) and LOVE it. Happy training!
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Permalink Reply by Pamela Neimeth on -
what about cliff gels? They are vegan and made with brown rice syrup---right?
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Permalink Reply by Karen Less on
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The problem with many of the Clif gels is that they have up to 100 mg of caffeine.
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Permalink Reply by Dan Donovan on -
For quick easy and simple medjool dates and/or raisins do the trick. To pick the best dates in the store get the ones that are juicy they should practically melt and break apart very easily when you touch them, if they are hard and you have to put any pressure whatsoever to break them apart then they are too dry.
If you want something more fancy go with Kelly's recipe.
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