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RE: Marathon Post #5 #runforsteem
When do you use the powerbar drink? You're saying the Vitargo during and after, what about the powerbar one then?
When do you use the powerbar drink? You're saying the Vitargo during and after, what about the powerbar one then?
Look, Vitargo+electrolytes is the best option in my opinion but, you have to think and plan how to carry it while running.
If you don't have a solution maybe the best is to carry on with 4-5 gels with electrolytes (salts) and have 1 every 7 or 8 km taking advantage of the water stations that the organization used to arrange along the circuit.
The problem of the gels is that they used to be more difficult to swallow and, sometimes you don't have water with you.
Powergel (from the brand powerbar) is a mix of gel+liquid that makes the things easier...
You can always combine, the carrying of 1 bottle of vitargo + 3 powergels.
Logistics is important as well
Gotcha, so ideally the Vitargo, but that's heavier to carry. Alternative solution 4 or 5 PowerGels. I have to admit that is one of my worries, I like to runs as light as possible, so how to carry anything is a question I'm thinking about how to solve that. I discussed this with my colleague the other day and we'll find a solution between us. Thanks for the advice!