On The Fly Fuel Review

The world of endurance running has introduced me to a few things; toned legs, runner's trots, chaffing, the need for moisture wicking material, a runner's high, 26.2, and so on. I have got to experience some amazing things as a runner, whether they were pleasant (the finish line) or not so pleasant (the trots) 

Something that plagues all runners is on the fly nutrition. I have tried a wide variety of things....shotbloks, sports beans, gels, gummies, gatorade, cytomax, and on and on.

During my first marathon I chose to go with Luna Gummies and sportbeans.. Easy to chew, taste good, easy to carry. When my grocery store stopped carrying those, I did some research.

The results of my research:

I liked that taste of Shotbloks but the packaging makes them difficult to keep on your person, especially in the standard tight fitting running gear.

So I moved on to Gels. I tried GU, Powerbar Gel and Clif Shots

I decided to start with the recommended Chocolate flavors. I tried chocolate, java, and mocha.

The result:

PUDDING MOUTH

My son, a couple years ago, having his first oreo!

Not-A-Fan. The thick chocolate coats your mouth and won't go away. It plagues you for the rest of your miles. So I moved on to citrus, strawberry and "razz". 

The Results:

 Clif Shot's Razz is awesome...

 Why???

Because it really tastes like this...

Yes...a Jelly doughnut. It honestly tastes like the inside of a jelly doughnut. It doesn't coat your mouth and requiring the lip smacking that the others did. I actually LIKED this gel!

In my previous post (click HERE)  I mention I am a fan of the Clif Bar Company.

After trying their gels....that opinion is even more...."solidified" 

(pun intended)