RUNNERS - ? re: gels and water packs

[Elaine Keller]

You can find the gels in running stores and/or cycleries. I've found the largest selection in cycling stores.

My recommendation is vanilla GU.

 

[Josie]

Hi Dani,

I get mine from Cranksports.com these are the E-gels and E-fuel I love the taste and they have electrolytes. When I do a marathon I usually take one every 6 miles and a small packet of salt at the beginning and one at mile 17 to replace the salt that I have lost. This has worked well for me. I'm training for The Sand Diego Marathon and I have also signed up for the St. George Marathon in Utah and New York these 2 are lotteries so I will not know if I get in until June for both of them. Good luck on your training

Josie

 

[dani21496]

Thank you Josie and Elaine!

 

[NurseLRT]

Thanks Dani for your reply. I will not cut out carbs either. I am basically eating healthy, lots of fruits and veg, whole grains, lean proteins. All the birthday parties, get together's, pizza ordering gets me in trouble. I am doing pretty good lately though (like today). I think this Hal Higdon schedule will really keep me in great shape. If I can get the eating in check I would feel fabulous.

I ran this morning with my new MP3 player. It was awesome. It's beautiful here in Florida. Gorgeous weather for running. Soon it wil be hotter than you know what, but I will enjoy it while it lasts. I am going to Washington DC the last week of April. I get home on Thursday night, then running a 5K on Saturday morning. I am using my hotels gym to run on the treadmill so I will be prepared, plus I will be doing tons of walking and sightseeing. I would love to run outside in DC, but I have never been there, and don't have a clue where to run.

Lori

 

[dani21496]

You're welcome Lori! Have fun in DC! Good luck with your 5K! I run with my iPod mini. I love it!

Congrats on running this morning! I ran last night (4 miles) and it was a little too cold out for me.

Have FUN!