It has been awhile since I posted and it is definitely time for an update. I have been training a ton and that means lots of time at the gym. My schedule is: Monday (5 mile run), Tuesday (5 mile run), Wednesday (off day), Thursday (5 mile run), Friday (5 mile run), Saturday (long run), and Sunday (off day). On average I am running between 30-40 miles a week. With all this running, I have had to work on eating right.
On my long runs, I have been experimenting with different gels, bars and powders I have tried accelerade, GU, Power Bar, and Honey Stinger Gels. Previously, I had written a post on Accelerade and I do love it, but it is not enough for long runs. I have a sensitive tummy and I can set it off easy (especially on a long run).
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The best gel I have found are the Honey Stingers (Ginsting). They have plenty of electrolytes, vitamins, and calories without sending my tummy or taste buds running for help. They taste like honey and are not hard to wash down with water. Plus, when I get off the treadmill, I am not starving and wanting to eat everything in sight!
