I am someone who cannot run on an empty stomach (or do anything for that matter).
I have tried a variety of things but energy gels with water work best for me. Gu is the brand that I use the most often.
Vanilla and chocolate outrage are my favorites – I like espresso love too.
Recently I tried PowerBar gels and I like them too. (They are a little bit more liquidy than Gu.)
this is the only flavor I have tried
I also tried a Clif Shots geI before my last 5K. It was also more liquidy (and messy). They sell them in supermarkets so that is a plus (4 for $5).
Click HERE for a comparison chart. (I use them because of taste and didn’t realize how different they are… Power Gel has a lot more sodium than the others.)
I take energy gels before any race and before runs that I do in the morning. (Since they have caffeine, I do not take any later in the day.)
During my long runs or races, I take one every 4 miles or 45 minutes…with water. So far I have not had any stomach issues.
Happy Running! What do you take for energy when running?
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I have yet to try any energy gels…although I have tried gummy fish and they did the trick just fine…lol…I have some Gatorade gels that I am going to try next! Blessings
http://runningsurvivor.blogspot.com
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Nuun and honey stinger waffle …I tried their gel and I also like them
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I haven’t seen that but if I do, I will try it.
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I like GU best – the others are too liquidy for me as well. The other thing I can use when the weather is warm are Shot Bloks – but if it’s cold, they become too difficult to chew.
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I like the Honey Stinger Gels, GUs seem to sweet for me. On longer runs, and in warmer weather, will also take some Powerade with me in addition to my water.
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As of yet, I haven’t tried any but I will be shortly.
I can currently run on an empty stomach if it’s early but usually I run on an apple and some walnuts. I have no idea where to even start when it comes to fueling for longer runs so I really appreciate this post!
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On the 2 (yes, only 2) long runs I have done I took the honey stinger chews. They seemed easier to handle and eat while running than the other stuff. They tasted like gummy bears-how can you go wrong with that???
Shannon
http://www.irunreadteach.wordpress.com
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I cannot run on an empty stomach too but I never use energy products. Only a Gatorade at the end of the workouts.
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