Any tips for vegan fuel for my HM in October?

I shall take Tailwind but I need an easily digested, easy to carry snack as I get low blood sugar running anything over 10k (gels are gross) Preferably something off the shelf as I’m a lazy slob, though I will make something if I absolutely have to. 😔

[MikeJones68 Half Marathon]

A packet of Swizzel's lovehearts

[Hidden in reply to MikeJones68]

I think love hearts and refreshers have gelatine in x

[MikeJones68 Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

D'oh! In both 10k events I've done there was a guy wearing a Vegan Runners UK club vest - veganrunners.org.uk/. Maybe you could ask them?

[Hidden in reply to MikeJones68]

Thanks Mike for the link xxx

[UnfitNoMore Metric Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Refreshers have gelatine... love hearts are vegan. swizzels.com/nutritional-in...

These guys are good too meatfreeathlete.com/

[Hidden in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Oh, thanks. They must have changed them. I looked on the packet a few years ago and they had gelatine

[UnfitNoMore Metric Marathon in reply to Hidden]

They changed a few. When I lived near the factory and it was Parma violet day, the scent filled the valley... it was torture as I used to love them as a kid but now veggie. Luckily they changed them.

[Hidden in reply to UnfitNoMore]

That’s really good. Unfortunately some things have gone the other way. After eights now contain milk products

[UnfitNoMore Metric Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Really? That’s crazy, they were the original vegan chocolates I think.

Just been reading, in 2015 they weren’t even veggie but are again now... only vegan confectionary from nestle now is polo, and they used to be non veggie 😱

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Hidden]

They do but Tescos own version don't and they're even better than the original! 👍😉

[Hidden in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks. I’ve tried the Divine version but they aren’t chunky

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Hidden]

No not devine. They call them Mint Thins. I have 2 every day after dinner. So moreish! 😁

[Sadie-runs Half Marathon]

Nakd bars are fantastic! Totally vegan and lots of amazing flavours. You can get them in Sainsbury’s and other outlets. I love them! xxx

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I think I’ve had those from Aldi. Good idea xxx

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Tailwind has all the sugar you need.

But if you feel you'd like something solid too (I tend to!), what about dried fruit? Apricots are a good size, I find 😊😊😊

[Hidden in reply to roseabi]

Another good idea - though they would have to be unsulphered to avoid the other sort of tailwind 😂

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to Hidden]

Dunno - extra boost? 😄

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🤣🤣🤣

[secksy34 Marathon]

I took dates and dried cherries while marathon training , nice pure sugar boost X

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I was thinking of dates 😊

[misswobble Marathon in reply to secksy34]

The dried sour cherries are absolutely lush too 😋

For me a snack needs to be dry. I don’t want melted, sticky stuff on My hands Thinks back to cow muck last week 🙈

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[secksy34 Marathon]

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Thanks. Some good tips x

[Realfoodieclub Marathon]

I’m a big fan of Sainsbury’s dried mango. It comes in little 100g bags and is easy to eat 😁.

[Hidden in reply to Realfoodieclub]

I love those. thanks for reminding me x

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Yum, note to self to buy some of those next time I’m shopping! 😋😋😋

[Hillrunner2201 Marathon]

Dried fruit is good. I like gigs but I’m sure any dried fruit would be good fuel.

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Thank you 😊

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

I love nakd snack bars. Cocoa crunch is fab or there are fruitier ones too. I also like Frusili red berry bars.

Both vegan.

[Hidden in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Ooh thanks sounds fab

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Hidden]

There's another brand called Eat Natural... most are vegan. I'm not completely sold on them yet... bit too much coconut for me.

My total fave for a treat is nature valley nut butters peanut. PB sandwiched in a biscuit. Just right balance of salt and sweet. The cup ones arent vegan though, just the sandwich ones. Dear at 2.89 for 4. I stock up when on 1/2 price

[Couchpotato2 Marathon]

I think dried apricots and mangos might be nice or even some grapes if you can stop them turning into juice...

[Hidden in reply to Couchpotato2]

You have to watch for sulphur with dried fruit - can give you the trots. Dried mango is divine though 😊

[Couchpotato2 Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Ah good to know! Yes too much fruit of any kind does have that effect ...

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Any use Flick?

veganfoodandliving.com/runn...

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Thanks Floss. Did you read the whole article? It was interesting about running generally x

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Hidden]

I did indeed...😊

[agedsnailspace Marathon]

Definitely a vote for the dried fruit - and for a quick buzz, Kendal mint cake!

[CandyCool Marathon]

Arbonne do vegan protein bars, a new lemon one has just come out which I love. Their Phytosport range is also excellent and vegan. I was told by a PT it’s 2.1.2???!! Which I believe is good, so much new language in this running world! 😂🤪

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Thanks, sounds lovely, will look it up x

[Deals1 Metric Marathon]

Hi

loving your progress. I've not tried these for running, but I'm planning to. Just bought them in a local bargain shop (£1 for 6) and had one this morning. It was canny

Called Wild Thing - lots of diff flavours and 'bio vegan'? not sure what the bio is? but organic, vegan and gluten free. 131 kcal per bar.

[Hidden in reply to Deals1]

Thank you ❤️ Another one to look up! I just wish they wouldn’t lump vegan and gluten free together. I want my full gluten! But actually they often put that on things that wouldn’t have gluten anyway 😊