Tales of Triumph
I am finally retiring my Asics Gel running shoes. In the world of running I wore these puppies well past their prime ... ), some Runderware as I like to call it, running socks which keep your feet dry, and Energy Gels for long runs [more...]
Date: 2009-03-18 03:54:00
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Nutrition Tips for peak performance: During & After a Marathon
In the previous article , we focussed on the nutrition before a marathon or a long run to help you build your stamina and perform better ... for longer. Like water, don’t drink too much, else it will sit in your belly. 4. Energy Gels ... that many calories in your pre run meal, many long distance runners carry energy gels with them [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 13:44:02
Sweet for President!
OK, OK... Athlete of the Year. Worried because you're strung out on CNN and now the election is over? ... a morning workout with a nap. Bicyles, wetsuits, running shoes and energy gels will all be tax ... ). My alternative energy plan is simple: everyone needs to eat more carbs. My healthcare plan entitled HTFU [more...]
Date: 2008-11-06 11:19:00
Clicking into place
After a touch of the gloomies this week, I have swept away all negativity with possibly one of my best runs ever. I had my usual moments of uncertainty and pessimism as I left the house, but I soon found my pace and didn’t look back once. I had been fretting all week about getting some energy gels for this run [more...]
Date: 2009-03-09 13:04:15
Gu Roctane Review
If you hang around running stores, outdoor retailers, or sporting goods stores nearly as much as we do, then you've probably noticed Gu Roctane along side the other energy gels over the past few months ... from the other energy gels for three reasons. First, insiders have informed us that you should [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 04:53:08
Pre-Tri-al...ahem
so, the day is a 5am start, be at the venue at 5.30am, stuff as many sugary energy bars down your throat as you can before you gag (yes i did) as there is NOWHERE to get breakfast at 5.30am, drop your bike, socks, running shoes, helmet, oakleys, gloves, energy gels in the transition area, go look at the cold bleak black freezing water [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 02:57:00
Borneo International Marathon 2008
I did it in 2 hours 42 minutes! No, that was not how long I have to queue up at the complaint desk at StreamyX ... Stadium. My running essentials: Energy gels, muscle rub and Nike+ hooked up to my trusty first [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 04:16:53
New Energy Sources
Sometimes, during a run or a ride, I’ll marvel at where I am—-and revel in the fact that I got there on my own power. Like last Saturday ... energy gel—-Roctane, made by the folks at GU. (I use some other gels, but I have to overcome a fairly ... , I got to thinking about all the new energy foods and drinks I’ve been using lately. (Forgive [more...]
Date: 2008-09-11 19:02:23
Countdown to London - Full of Beans!
These last few weeks before the marathon are key not only for building up your mileage, ... to consider rehearsing with. Some runners choose to use energy bars, gels or sweets and it is essential to try your chosen energy-booster first on a training run, as they can have different effects [more...]
Date: 2009-04-04 08:00:16
TIPS to Finish Bataan102 Strong from Ultra Runner Guru
Tips from Ultrarunner guru, Ben Gaetos, the finisher of the infamous and challenging 100 mile Angeles Crest Endurance Trail Run 2008 in 30hours, ... (Saltstick) and energy gels (Hammer Gel). An OTC drug called Thermotabs is a good alternative [more...]
Date: 2009-02-27 15:54:24
Re-Fueling Strategies For Triathletes: Sports Energy Drinks, Bars, Gels, Pills & Mixes
On my last long run, which was an 18-miler, I carried one 24 oz. bottle of diluted Gatorade and one PowerBar Gel . Frankly, this probably wasn't enough. I ran out of Gatorade too early, and another Gel might have helped. Wouldn't it be nice if you could know exactly how to re-fuel during endurance training and competition to ensure your [more...]
Date: 2009-02-21 00:30:56
Week 8: Hitting my stride
Weekday runs Last week I think the combination of taking Monday off as a rest day and my other recovery techniques worked rather well ... and minimise the pain of this endurance run by taking my first energy gel before I had even set off [more...]
Date: 2009-03-02 20:08:37
Week 8: Hitting my stride
Weekday runs Last week I think the combination of taking Monday off as a rest day and my other recovery techniques worked rather well ... and minimise the pain of this endurance run by taking my first energy gel before I had even set off [more...]
Date: 2009-03-04 20:08:37
Ask the Experts: Dr. Rick Kattouf on training for a marathon
Many qualified experts on training and nutrition use TrainingPeaks to help manage their business ... you hydrated); or a combination of some energy gels and some fluid replacement drink. To finish off ... week. My long run is really suffering, as my energy towards the end is really low. Also, I am having [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 19:50:04
Sad, but true~
My friend Chris posted this to her blog last month and i thought it was hilarious! So, I wanted to share this with yall ! ... and energy gels as stocking stuffers . 3. You get up at 5 a.m. on Saturday to run 20 miles before half ... Foods, when we first get off the plane to stock up on energy bars, oatmeal and soy,” one running friend [more...]
Date: 2009-02-02 16:31:00
Running: 3 Internationalists in Galway
Paul, Marcus and Les in their International Kit In a unique and very prestigious achievement, 3 members of Dumfries Running Club, Les Hill, ... energy drinks and gels. The Dumfries runners will be cheered on and supported by Margaret and Julie [more...]
Date: 2009-03-25 08:31:53
Gearing up
So, I’m gearing up (and hoping to be able to run for more than a mile tomorrow) for the half marathon on Sunday ... when I eat them while running (like the energy shots always seem to do. I need to chew my food.) I also feel like it’s a little more of a steady source of energy than the gels, which seem to do too much, too [more...]
Date: 2009-03-26 02:37:38
Magic Kingdom Here I Come
Good morning from the Happiest place on Earth. I am so excited!!! And it is very chilly here!!! I am freezing ... to get to run in the Magic Kingdom again!!! Twice in one year how sweet is that. I have 2 gels, a energy bar, my hammer sustain energy powder to put in my water. I am going to try to come in tomorrow [more...]
Date: 2009-03-07 13:12:00
All systems go for ING Georgia Marathon
Today was my final training run of 17 miles. Today's goal was to dial in my nutrition and take it at an easy pace. Enter my most favorite energy gel ever GU Roctane (blueberry pomegranate). It was a hilly 17 ... on nutrition as much as the actual running. I thought the gels and that amout of water would be too much [more...]
Date: 2009-03-15 00:53:00
Plans for 2009
Okay, so the last month was a "recovery" month, albeit an unintentional one ... run and had neither water nor energy gels (I also don't want to risk injury by ramping up too [more...]
Date: 2009-01-24 01:20:00
Nathan Recruitment
NATHAN RECRUITS CANADIAN AMATEUR ATHLETES! ARE YOU READY TO REDEFINE YOUR OWN HUMANLY POSSIBLE? ... , bottom and cap) -a free pair of END running shoes and sandals -free GU Sports energy gels and drinks [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 22:27:37
Commentary — Ten things runners should avoid this Valentine’s Day
Coach Joe EnglishSo, it’s Valentine’s Day tomorow and I know that schools of runners will be out on their long runs in the morning ... you wait in the restaurant, to conserve energy for your long run. 3. Drinking Gatorade ... morning’s run. 10. Making your date pay for dinner so that you have extra money for gels [more...]
Date: 2009-02-13 22:22:50
Hydration Made Easy
I’ve finally solved the age old problem of how to hydrate on a run without having to wear a fuel belt (which just looks awkward) ... , who unimaginably seem to enjoy spending time with the dirt-covered, balls of energy that we’ve produced ... SHOT Gels, and anything else that I thought I might need on my run. It was fantastic. Whenever [more...]
Date: 2008-09-02 17:52:07
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Road to BostonReaders of the New Hampshire Sunday News may be aware I’ve been publishing a training log while preparing to run the Boston Marathon ... went off that day at 5:04 a.m., and we were on Elm Street by 5:45 … I consumed three chocolate energy gels, 32 ounces of water and a bottle of Gatorade before finishing the run and stretching — [more...]
Date: 2009-03-19 18:39:29
Marathon training part 3
21.3.09 Woke up and the last thing I wanted to do today was run 18 miles ... a yummy breakfast, not running around forcing back one of those putrid high energy liquid gels [more...]
Date: 2009-03-25 10:57:43
marathon mondays- week 8
i can't believe i've completed eight weeks of the training plan already. time is flying by! ... while running, but i also know that i need gels, etc to keep up my energy and strength, and i've got [more...]
Date: 2009-03-16 19:48:00
Three 100's for 09'
Is the plan for this year. The races I chose are spread out equally throughout the year and will keep me focused all year long ... I will try during my long training runs 5 hour Energy Drink, some GREENS Type of drinks, Red Bull and on the Gels front non-flavor Gels, and GU Roctane. If you have ANY other liquids [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 15:01:00
The Frugal Triathlete
I am, at heart, a frugal person. I dislike spending more than necessary and I often consider purchases for such a long time that I end up talking ... , greatest gels and sport drinks and began purchasing expensive supplements. I looked for answers ... . I am running, swimming and biking with renewed energy and focus. I have created my own training plan [more...]
Date: 2009-02-06 03:18:00
Run - 2.4 hours - 04/05/2009
This was supposed to be a 16-mile run, but any conceivable problem I could have had with my stomach, I did. I’m starting to suspect my body enjoys those energy gels as much as my mouth does. I.e., not a lot. Workout: Type: Run Date: 04/05/2009 Time: 17:00:00 Total Time: 2:23:09.00 [more...]
Date: 2009-04-06 00:00:00
Singapore Marathon 2008
I THOUGHT I should've learnt by now. "How well you prepare for the marathon is as important as how fast you run it." I know ... again, I checked through all my essentials I had in my bag. Shoes - checked. Vaseline - checked. Energy gels - checked. As I boarded on the bus going towards Esplanade, I put on my earphones and took [more...]
Date: 2008-12-13 02:23:57
18 Miles in my mind...
There is something so special about running. Maybe it is the way you can take a break from the rest of the world and let the mind totally clear ... gels and look like you jumped out of a swimming pool then were hit by a hurricane... Running ... it out. 2 miles later, oop's BUSTED. Sorry, just running along. Later brah. Energy Lab or Ali'i Drive [more...]
Date: 2009-02-23 23:21:00
Marathon training update
hideGoogle Search Results You arrived here after searching for the following phrases: ... out of energy. A long run can easily burn 2000 calories. Look on the back of your cereal packet ... fortune on what are best described as “orange flavoured wallpaper paste”: Yup, I’ve got some gels [more...]
Date: 2009-03-05 13:35:51
A great 20
Sunday's 20 went fabulous. This was my last really long run before the marathon on Jan. 11 ... programming. Fueling: For breakfast I had a PBJ sandwich with water. During the run I consumed 3 gels ... cup of coffee, since I'll be waiting around a lot. But this lineup works. I had no energy issues [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 20:18:00
Halfmatics
Posted - Nov. 11, 2008 - 12:31 p.m. Running my first half-marathon has become my No. 1 (number run?) goal ... and the George Foreman Grill. >> I also picked up $18 worth of energy supplements, including Power Gels, Power Bars and Clif Shot products, at Sports Authority. I'll review them in this blog [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 18:31:20
Collective Soul - 7even Year Itch: Greatest Hits1994-2001(320 kbps)
Collective Soul - 7even Year Itch: Greatest Hits 1994-2001 1 Heavy 2:55 2 She Said 4:15 3 Shine 5:06 4 Energy 3:19 5 Run 4:33 6 Gel 2:58 7 Precious Declaration 3:41 8 Why, Pt. 2 3:37 9 The World [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 12:28:00
The Running Geek
Aside from being a full time developer and a gadget fanatic I'm also an enthusiastic runner ... of light weight-sweat wicking-all weather-quick drying clothes, and of course the energy bars, gels, drinks [more...]
Date: 2009-03-24 17:45:00
Marathon Woman: Rachel Toor's Personal Record
Personal Record: A Love Affair with Running By Rachel Toor University of Nebraska Press, 164 pages, $24 ... her bruised, muscular body, the contents of her closet, her pantry jammed with energy gels and protein bars [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 13:49:32
Sunday Long Run
Ran an enjoyable 20 miler this morning with wife Ally riding her bike by my side for company ... nutrition this morning, skipped breakfast (both solids and my usual Sustained Energy ) and just went with 20 ounces of water and an Espresso Hammer Gel 5 minutes before we left the house. For the run [more...]
Date: 2009-04-05 18:50:20
Personal Worst!
Ugh! This is going to be quick… I have no idea what happened today. Let’s just say nothing really felt right all day ... . Then on the run I started out at a good pace and whilst I never had stomach issues or an energy low ... with that much pain that I can recall. Positives? My gel strategy seems to work, I possibly still need [more...]
Date: 2009-04-05 08:54:14
Pensacola Beach Run
On Saturday, Lisa and I ( and our friend Natalie) ran in the Pensacola Beach Run. It was a 5K, 10K, and half marathon ... , I used most of my energy battling the wind and the last 6.5 miles were not as “easy” as I thought ... gels or sportsdrink with me and there was none along the course either…very disappointing), so I did [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 01:37:17
Eat to run, run to eat?
Today I was reading one of those “25 question” type things on Facebook about marathon running. Now, I have never run 26 ... m just brainwashed as a WWer. But when Devin talks about the goos and gels that he eats for “fuel” during tennis ... as though there is a point at which runners/bikers/etc. need non-food energy, and I don’t mean to disrespect [more...]
Date: 2009-03-09 05:52:24
6ft - done and dusted
I am glad I got this one out of the way - a good run in excellent conditions and as usual with brilliant support from all the volunteers ... thing, as I saved energy during that section which I used as soon as I finished the climb ... and even get the gels down after a while this time and I lost 2.5% of body weight during the race [more...]
Date: 2009-03-15 00:15:00
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