[Sportsandrec] Race fuel

[Joe Shaw]

Out of the box I like for long runs: Cashews, dried apricots, beef jerky, 
and gummy bears.
Protein, sugar, and yumminess for low cost.
Joe Shaw
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jayne Seif via SportsandRec" <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" 
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Sent: Friday, April 07, 2017 11:05 AM
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Race fuel


> Thanks guys. I usually use Gu and stinger. Chews and waffles. I know it's 
> all individual but was wondering if there was something I hadn't tried 
> that might be worth looking at for a long run. My second marathon is in 
> the fall so even if I don't get to play with it before this one i have the 
> summer.
>
> Thanks
> Jayne
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Apr 7, 2017, at 10:06 AM, Jessica Beecham via SportsandRec 
>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Good point Kelly
>>
>> However, the mainstream fuel suppliers like gu, honey stinger, cliff, 
>> nuun, hammer, vega etc are commonly used by athletes at elite levels so I 
>> don't think the issue is as pertinent when it comes to race fuel and 
>> sports drinks (tail wind, scratch, gator aid, etc...) as it may be with 
>> daily supplements one might take.
>>
>> I know a ton of elite level athletes who are able to enjoy chews, chomps, 
>> gels, beans, waffles, and more with no worries about performance 
>> enhancing drugs so I think if you are sticking with commonly used fuel 
>> choices or e
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Apr 6, 2017, at 10:36 PM, Kelly Thornbury <kthornbury at bresnan.net> 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> The problem with any supplement is that the supplement industry is not 
>>> regulated, and they do not have to list all the ingredients contained in 
>>> them on the packaging. It is a pretty safe bet that the better the 
>>> supplement works, the more likely it is that it contains ingredients 
>>> band by WADA.  You only want to use supplement by companies that will 
>>> guarantee not to contain any band substances… And depending on your 
>>> competitive level, it's always a good idea to keep a small sample from 
>>> every bottle or package that you purchased. Something testers can test 
>>> for quality.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Apr 6, 2017, at 17:46, Jessica Beecham via SportsandRec 
>>>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I think it is very individual but in marathons, I like gu Rocktaine gel 
>>>> especially during the last half. I take fuel 30 minutes after the first 
>>>> 45 minutes. I also like sports beans. Chews are good too. I think it 
>>>> just depends on what works for you. The only recommendation of things 
>>>> to avoid is something you have not trained with. If it has worked ok on 
>>>> a long run it is probably safe.
>>>>
>>>> Some people are fans of pain relievers like Ib profin during a race. I 
>>>> tend to think this is a bad idea.
>>>>
>>>> Best Wishes
>>>>
>>>> Jess
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>>> On Apr 6, 2017, at 4:36 PM, Jayne Seif via SportsandRec 
>>>>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Ok so am about 3 weeks away from my first marathon. I know lots of you 
>>>>> have run them before so here is my question. I have been experimenting 
>>>>> with various chews and things to see what works best for me. What do 
>>>>> you all use to fuel during a race? What's your favorite? What would 
>>>>> you avoid?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> Jayne
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
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