Thanks again.

We had to go to LBS so I bought different ones to try over the next week while training. I have those Gu Vanilla, some type of lemon/lime pills you put in your water, one energy bar (cranberry and something), a bag of something that looks like jelly beans but are like cough drops.

I like the idea of taking some cereals like http://www.quakeroats.ca/en/products...-original.aspx . I think I would prefer those. Sweet but not that bad and high in good calories (I think). Could bring dried raisins, etc.

I'm such not a fan of these sports gels, etc. I don't really know if it is that good or just a good marketing product... like a "oh you must take that if you exercise a lot". Couldn't we find something better and less expensive. I mean those Nu Vanilla thing are like $2 each and the bars just as much, if not much. Anyway, I'll give it a shot and go from there.

I printed the map and we'll check it out this weekend.

Thank you all for all that great input. It is helping me a lot.