Oh my, did I have a terrible experience trying out GU this morning. That stuff is terrible. I gagged and had dry heaves after two attempts to swallow the stuff.
Has anyone out there tried something other than GU to help stay energized during long swims? I am swimming the 8 mile swim across Lake Champlain in two weeks. I'm experimenting with different foods/nutritional supplements that might help me along the way. Any suggestions?
Thank you!
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I use e-gel and/or e-fuel when I race. Made by Crank Sports www.cranksports.com
I really struggled with other products. E-gels work great for me. They taste good (any flavor) and I feel a bounce shortly after downing one.
For long swims, I use the e-fuel. It is mixed with water so you simply drink it from your bottle like any other drink (far better for you than gatorade). No need to futz with gel packages or trying to force the strange gel consistancy down your throat while treading water - ugh.
Check out the website. The science is explained well.
Hope this helps and good luck.
I use e-gel and/or e-fuel when I race. Made by Crank Sports www.cranksports.com
I really struggled with other products. E-gels work great for me. They taste good (any flavor) and I feel a bounce shortly after downing one.
For long swims, I use the e-fuel. It is mixed with water so you simply drink it from your bottle like any other drink (far better for you than gatorade). No need to futz with gel packages or trying to force the strange gel consistancy down your throat while treading water - ugh.
Check out the website. The science is explained well.
Hope this helps and good luck.
