I feel like if I'm running for 2 hours or more, I want something to eat halfway through. I like the gels because they're small, easy to digest, and fairly low calorie.
I use Hammer Gel- which only has 2 g of sugar. They're not great to have- but they help. If it's less than 2 hours- I don't need anything. My diet is pretty good for my energy requirements. I don't need to change my diet much at all. I do use a little carb loading the night before the race, though.
Hammer Gel Montana Huckleberry
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1.7 tablespoons (32.9 g)
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Calories 90
Total Carbohydrate 22 g 7%*
Sugars 2 g †
Sodium 20 mg 1%
Potassium 10 mg <1%
Alanine 2.3 mg †
Isoleucine 2.3 mg †
Leucine 4.6 mg †
Valine 2.3 mg †
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
†Daily Value not established.
Ingredients: Maltodextrin, Filtered Water, Energy SmartŪ (Fruit Juice, Natural Grain Dextrins), Huckleberries, Natural Huckleberry Flavor, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate (as a preservative), Amino Acids (L-Leucine, L-Alanine, L-Valine, L-Isoleucine), Salt, Potassium Chloride.
This product is processed in a facility that also processes Dairy & Soy products.
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