Long Run Report.
So I tried 2 Gels today ---
The GU Vanilla Bean ---
Taste = 5/5 --- tastes like vanilla pudding! Also has a great texture and was easy to eat.
Functionality = 4/5 ---- I'm not sure what I'm expecting about these gels -- but it was good, and gave me a pick-me-up.... but it also upset my stomach slightly immediately after I ate it.
The GU Chocolate --
Taste = 4.5/5 --- VERY good, but also very sweet & thick. Reminded me of chocolate icing.
Functionality ----- same as the Vanilla..... but I couldn't get that sweet taste out of my mouth. Didn't leave an aftertaste though.
I actually went about 20k on my run today --- I ran the first 15 and walked the last 5 (and let me tell you, that was a LONG 5k to walk!) ----- my legs are sore and I'm exhausted, but it was a decent run, all things considered.
My brain's a little mushy right now.........
The GU Vanilla Bean ---
Taste = 5/5 --- tastes like vanilla pudding! Also has a great texture and was easy to eat.
Functionality = 4/5 ---- I'm not sure what I'm expecting about these gels -- but it was good, and gave me a pick-me-up.... but it also upset my stomach slightly immediately after I ate it.
The GU Chocolate --
Taste = 4.5/5 --- VERY good, but also very sweet & thick. Reminded me of chocolate icing.
Functionality ----- same as the Vanilla..... but I couldn't get that sweet taste out of my mouth. Didn't leave an aftertaste though.
I actually went about 20k on my run today --- I ran the first 15 and walked the last 5 (and let me tell you, that was a LONG 5k to walk!) ----- my legs are sore and I'm exhausted, but it was a decent run, all things considered.
My brain's a little mushy right now.........
posted by Amanda at
3:03 PM
3 Comments:
Great job on the long run! =) I find the vanilla gel to be my favorite too... but it doesn't have any caffeine which kinda sucks!
Apparently, they are giving gels during the marathon so I'm not sure I'll have to brind more than 1 of my own =) Yay for freebies! ;-)
Have a great running week!
By
Sonia, at 8:51 AM
The GU gels have caffiene in them? Don't they? (must check now.....)
I'm not sure I like the caffiene..... while it wakes me up it also seems to raise my body temp -- which isn't exactly a Yes feeling 10 km into a run.
By
Amanda, at 5:10 AM
It depends on the flavor.
-Vanilla no caffeine
-Chocolate, strawberry-banana, double latte all have 1X caffeine
Whereas
-Tangerine has 2X caffeine... =)
By
Sonia, at 9:51 AM
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