Not that it is required, but I went to the Clif Bar website and signed up to run with their pace teams during Grandma's. In return, I got this goodie box in the mail last weekend! I had actually forgot all about it until it just happened to show up in the mailbox! How exciting.
4 goodies were included:
I've not used any of them yet. However they come at a good time! As my long runs get ready to go to 14 miles, fueling mid-run has been on my mind a lot.
I have used Gatorade chews in the past, so the shot blocks are what I feel the most comfortable trying. I actually compared a serving of the Gatorade ones to the shot blocks, and the main difference is the amount of potassium.
I am nervous about trying the gel, as I have no idea what the texture is going to be like. Knowing it is chocolate flavored helps a little!
I have not been carrying water with me when I run, but as (if) the temps start to go up, I could see myself using the drink mix.
Obviously I have heard of Clif bars, but I have never tried one. Unlike some of the other goodies, they don't say if they are for "during" a run or not. So would you use it to fuel or as an energy bar before or after a run?
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I wish I had more to say about what was sent. Like I've said before though, during my halfs I either used Gatorade chews or nothing. Which of the above (or others) are your go-to products for fueling before, during, and after a run? At what distance or time do you start fueling mid-run?
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I have been using the Clif shot blocks during races. They are pretty good! I like that they are "smoother" than the Gu chomps. I usually fuel every three miles during training runs and a race. It only changes depending on if I am hungry/tired and need more fuel.
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