colby
09-18-2006, 06:31 PM
So I was trying to figure out who sells Hammer in my area (I really like their raspberry gel) and ended up reading their page on "What Fuel is Right for Me?" (http://www.e-caps.com/za/ECP?PAGE=ARTICLE&CAT=VEGGIE&ARTICLE.ID=1252). The part that caught my eye was that for extended exercise beyond 2 hours, some protein is needed to keep the muscles happy.
Since my training so far has mostly maxed out at 2, 2.5 hours except my last long run, I have only been using gels (and some clif bloks and sport beans for variety), definitely no protein. I find that usually my stomach doesn't want to consider major solids at that point, though I like the gels and bloks because they are a little more than just straight up liquid. This is less of an issue for me biking because I tend to not push as hard, and wasn't on as extensive of a training schedule (though next year, that will come!). I'm willing to try out some different combinations of bars, liquids, whatever. Currently I carry a 1.8L camelbak waistpack, which is good enough for about 2.5 hours if it's not hot weather. I use gels every 30 minutes, or the bloks/beans every 15 minutes, but haven't tried solid food (like a clif builder or something) or protein mix (which I'd unfortunately have to carry separately).
Since I have no idea where to start, I thought I'd ask you guys to get some ideas. What are you guys doing to keep your bodies going? Just gels? A combination? What's your food schedule for these long runs and your eventual race?
Since my training so far has mostly maxed out at 2, 2.5 hours except my last long run, I have only been using gels (and some clif bloks and sport beans for variety), definitely no protein. I find that usually my stomach doesn't want to consider major solids at that point, though I like the gels and bloks because they are a little more than just straight up liquid. This is less of an issue for me biking because I tend to not push as hard, and wasn't on as extensive of a training schedule (though next year, that will come!). I'm willing to try out some different combinations of bars, liquids, whatever. Currently I carry a 1.8L camelbak waistpack, which is good enough for about 2.5 hours if it's not hot weather. I use gels every 30 minutes, or the bloks/beans every 15 minutes, but haven't tried solid food (like a clif builder or something) or protein mix (which I'd unfortunately have to carry separately).
Since I have no idea where to start, I thought I'd ask you guys to get some ideas. What are you guys doing to keep your bodies going? Just gels? A combination? What's your food schedule for these long runs and your eventual race?