Instead of eating one fruity pellet every Kilometre I forgot and ate ten of the little blighters at K10 to make it up. Big mistake! Still managed to reach K21 but only just. From K11 onwards I suffered from runners trots! running cross legged is not easy! It was awful thank god there were loos at the end. Now I feel like I've lost confidence on fuelling there's no way I'm having them again. I need to think of something less rich and was wondering if anyone could advise.
Embarrassing : Instead of eating one... - Fun Beyond 10K & ...
Embarrassing
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Thankfully this is a issue I ever had a problem with. Which I am thankful for!
But for my energy eating I use High5 energy gels they work well for me with no issues. So not tried other products, unfortunately I think it's a case of using different products until you find one.
I know people on here make there own energy stuff apparently quite easily.
Gels are a no go too they just go straight to the exit door
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Ahh RW. You did well to get to the end.
I can't speak from experience as I don't use anything but I know a few runners that have had issues and use shot bloks. I'm not sure what you were using but may be worth a try
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I don't eat gels but make my own energy bars. You can stash dried fruit and nuts somewhere. I stopped eating sweets ad they make your mouth and hands sticky which I detest. It's about portability and ease of eating on the move. Or you can stop to eat/drink but it still needs to be portable. Things like jam sarnies are fab but just not practical. It's a real issue and one that you will have trial and error at til you find what suits. Some of the shots and bars look like expensively dodgy to me, so I ain't going there 😊
I make energy bars and keep them in my jacket pocket, which is tied round my waist. OK in cooler conditions but if it's going to be warm there is a danger they could melt if they have honey and butter in 😊 Mnd you I did it in July and hot away with it. Look at Nakd bars for recipe ideas
It was the n'ked mini pellets that did me in
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I'm still experimenting. Gels seem OK, but I hate the sticky fingers afterwards. Currently i carry a bottle with 2 gels diluted in it. Lasts up to about 2 hours with occasional sips. Still manage to get sticky fingers though 😕.
That sounds like an idea. I think that would work. Thanks . diluted gels I might be able to tolerate better great idea
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oh thats not nice... what is a fruity pellet? I have the same problem with gels, I hate them!! I find that just a little something every 5k is enough to keep going....
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I like jelly babies, and they don't seem to make my fingers too sticky. Not too many at once though, and a little sip of water after to get rid of the sugary taste in my mouth.