[BASE813]

When do you take "energy" gels with you?

 

[Trinity]

I have also been known to carry one or two in a half marathon if I'm going to race hard. I needed one at the half marathon I did last week so I was glad I had it

 

[momorris]

I took four when i did the half, 1 half hour before. 5, 10 and 15k points. Probably very much over kill but as it was my first i played it safe. Is it possible to take too many?.

 

[Grant]

I usually only take gels if I'm running ten or more miles, which isn't very often.

 

[pedestrian]

Never.
(I'm not even sure what they are :embarrassed: ).

 

[zanshin]

never used them. however, may reconsider if i up my milage :d

 

[fandango]

Never. I have plenty of fat I want to burn up before using the energy in gels

 

[scr8pe]

Seems there is a shortage of another 'never' option!

 

[Revenged]

i've never heard of an energy gel...

i've never seen an energy gel in the shop...

and i've never seen anyone use them at races...

so i guess it isn't something for 1-5 mile races then... !

 

[BASE813]

Again, sorry, I dont seem to be able to edit the poll to add the "never" option,


but thank you for your posts.... its interesting to get other runners thoughts....