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Discussion: Energy Bar vs Goo
Subject: Energy Bar vs Goo
By: Shelly R.
Written on: 2006-04-26 10:44:43
Message: If I have a half of a bar at least 20 minutes before my workout, I'm fine, but if I eat it right before, it makes me feel nauseas. But, in a race situation, I don't have the luxury of eating the bar 20 mins before I bike or run, as I'll be swimming at the time. My thought is, that since goo is more liquid than solid, this might help take away the nausea. Any suggestions?

Btw... love this site and have learned so much from it. Everyone always seems to have a positive attitude and is willing to share their knowledge. Thanks everyone!
Subject: RE: Energy Bar vs Goo
By: Jael A.
Written on: 2006-04-26 11:30:53
Message: Shelly,
great question. To eat or not to eat, to goo or not to goo. The story of our lives as Triathletes.

My coach had recommended to take a Gel 10 minutes before the swim start or 10 minutes the Marathon or 1/2 Marathon start, then take another gel every 45 minutes to one hour.
HOWEVER, I have found that if I take the gel, right before starting the swim I get stomach aches (tried that during training one day).
So, 10 to 15 minutes before the swim, take a Goo or a Hammer Gel, or a Power Gel, whichever works best for you. That should last you for the entire swim and into the bike, then you can go from there..

Jael
Subject: RE: Energy Bar vs Goo
By: Andrew S.
Written on: 2006-04-26 14:02:31
Message: Hey Shell
I have found that the Goo or more "fluid" forms of nutrition work better for me befor the swim and during the run. The solid stuff seems to sit like a rock with me. Jael is right on the timing part though. I DNF'd in an Oly last year, and when my training partners and I discussed it, it turned out I had too much solid and not wenough liquid. I also use Accelerade, cals/Protien and carbs! I love the stuff.
Andy
Subject: RE: Energy Bar vs Goo
By: Jamie M.
Written on: 2006-04-27 08:57:34
Message: I have just started to practice the food thing and found it was easier to run 6 miles without any food and just to drink a couple of glasses of water or 50/50 gatorade an hour out. Any closer and I feel like I'm running with a brick in my stomach. This sunday I will have 2 glasses of gatorade 50/50 and take a Hammer Gel with me to consume around the 10K mark. I ran 14.4K last sunday and did it fine with out any of the above but I was feeling tired in the last 1.5K. I am only knew to this much running so I need to practice before my really big run on the 14th of May.

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Discussion: Energy Bar vs Goo
Subject: Energy Bar vs Goo By: Shelly R. Written on: 2006-04-26 10:44:43 Message: If I have a half of a bar at least 20 minutes before my workout, I'm fine, but if I eat it right before, it makes me feel nauseas. But, in a race situation, I don't have the luxury of eating the bar 20 mins before I bike or run, as I'll be swimming at the time. My thought is, that since goo is more liquid than solid, this might help take away the nausea. Any suggestions? Btw... love this site and have learned so much from it. Everyone always seems to have a positive attitude and is willing to share their knowledge. Thanks everyone!
Subject: RE: Energy Bar vs Goo By: Jael A. Written on: 2006-04-26 11:30:53 Message: Shelly, great question. To eat or not to eat, to goo or not to goo. The story of our lives as Triathletes. My coach had recommended to take a Gel 10 minutes before the swim start or 10 minutes the Marathon or 1/2 Marathon start, then take another gel every 45 minutes to one hour. HOWEVER, I have found that if I take the gel, right before starting the swim I get stomach aches (tried that during training one day). So, 10 to 15 minutes before the swim, take a Goo or a Hammer Gel, or a Power Gel, whichever works best for you. That should last you for the entire swim and into the bike, then you can go from there.. Jael
Subject: RE: Energy Bar vs Goo By: Andrew S. Written on: 2006-04-26 14:02:31 Message: Hey Shell I have found that the Goo or more "fluid" forms of nutrition work better for me befor the swim and during the run. The solid stuff seems to sit like a rock with me. Jael is right on the timing part though. I DNF'd in an Oly last year, and when my training partners and I discussed it, it turned out I had too much solid and not wenough liquid. I also use Accelerade, cals/Protien and carbs! I love the stuff. Andy
Subject: RE: Energy Bar vs Goo By: Jamie M. Written on: 2006-04-27 08:57:34 Message: I have just started to practice the food thing and found it was easier to run 6 miles without any food and just to drink a couple of glasses of water or 50/50 gatorade an hour out. Any closer and I feel like I'm running with a brick in my stomach. This sunday I will have 2 glasses of gatorade 50/50 and take a Hammer Gel with me to consume around the 10K mark. I ran 14.4K last sunday and did it fine with out any of the above but I was feeling tired in the last 1.5K. I am only knew to this much running so I need to practice before my really big run on the 14th of May.
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