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[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
My sister's dog ate about 12 of those gel pack things (pack and all) about a month ago. A few weeks later he threw them up, no trip to the vet required.

But did he qualify for Boston?

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by NotFromHere
New parking space at Seattle Athletic Club.


An employee at the club, which is just north of Pike Place Market, said the driver stopped the car in front of Cutter's Bayhouse restaurant. How the car ended up on the stairs wasn't immediately known.

Perhaps too much Syrah at lunch.

I was going to the mid-afternoon wine tasting at Pike and Western

[Oliver_Wendell_Ramone]

Originally posted by Penske_Account
Yes. Exactly.

Personally I am a Coke guy. Olde Skool.

You don't find that you lose too much time cutting lines on the aid station tables?

True story: after reading something in a mid-70s Runners World (hi Coltrane!), my dad drank beer during a marathon once. I think he ran 3:30-ish, fueled by Blitz Weinhardt.

[Pretty Little Flower]

Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
I'm happy to do long runs without them, but maybe that's because I find the foil so hard to chew.

I think she's having two or three, though I'm not sure. She's worried about bonking.

Three seems like a lot. My personal theory on bonking is that you are better off eating well the day or two before the run/race, and going minimal on the gels during.

[Replaced_Texan]

Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
But did he qualify for Boston?

Our Marathon isn't until January. We'll see what happens.

[Pretty Little Flower]

Originally posted by Oliver_Wendell_Ramone
You don't find that you lose too much time cutting lines on the aid station tables?

True story: after reading something in a mid-70s Runners World (hi Coltrane!), my dad drank beer during a marathon once. I think he ran 3:30-ish, fueled by Blitz Weinhardt.

You are such a rookie. Pack it in a few straws that you can put inside your waist band. You can pull one of those bad boys out, up your nose, tip your head back, and bang -- you're all set and you've barely broken stride.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
My wife is training for a marathon right now, and has been eating (drinking?) those gel things during her long runs. Perhaps as a result, she usually has an upset stomach for the rest of the day. Thoughts? Suggestions?

Has she tried Shot Bloks instead of GU?

My stomach is usually a bit upset for a while after I finish a long run. Carbonated mineral water often helps.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
I am a Gatorade and Power Gel guy, although I often will water down Gatordade a bit. If I were running instead of biking, I'm not sure I would do as well with Gatorade. The endurance formula is basically for ultramarathoners. Propel is sort of Gatorade Lite, and I will pick up one of those on a long ride of Gatorade is getting too syrupy for me. I like Shot Bloks a lot, but they are too hard to maneuver during a mountain bike race. Good for road rides.

They were handing out the endurance formula at the race on Sunday. I almost choked (seriously). It was like eating cream of mushroom soup directly from the can.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
Like I said, they do not bother me, but different things work for different people. How many does she eat? My sense is that one is probably enough for a long run.

2. I don't think they're necessary for any runs under 16, if they're necessary at all.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by Oliver_Wendell_Ramone
True story: after reading something in a mid-70s Runners World (hi Coltrane!), my dad drank beer during a marathon once. I think he ran 3:30-ish, fueled by Blitz Weinhardt.

It definitely helps my stomach after a race. Or at least I've convinced myself it does.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
My wife is training for a marathon right now, and has been eating (drinking?) those gel things during her long runs. Perhaps as a result, she usually has an upset stomach for the rest of the day. Thoughts? Suggestions?

work late on the days she does a long run. it might help her nausea, but will definitely
stop you being bothered by it.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
2. I don't think they're necessary for any runs under 16, if they're necessary at all.

I ran 1 marathon, ever. I bet my experience is closer to Ty's wife's than is Coltrane's (real experience) or Penske's (imaginary experience).

If you are not running to break some scary time I don't think you need supplements. drinmk water, maybe a few gatorades or whatever the aid station is giving- that's it. the supplements can screw you up and she doesn't really need then if she is simply trying to finish her 1st marathon.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
I ran 1 marathon, ever. I bet my experience is closer to Ty's wife's than is Coltrane's (real experience) or Penske's (imaginary experience).

If you are not running to break some scary time I don't think you need supplements. drinmk water, maybe a few gatorades or whatever the aid station is giving- that's it. the supplements can screw you up and she doesn't really need then if she is simply trying to finish her 1st marathon.

Are everyone's avatars suddenly much bigger, or am I just hallucinating or something?

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
If you are not running to break some scary time I don't think you need supplements. drinmk water, maybe a few gatorades or whatever the aid station is giving- that's it. the supplements can screw you up and she doesn't really need then if she is simply trying to finish her 1st marathon.

I actually agree with this. Although I suppose gels can have a mental or placebo effect on runners.

Then again, I will usually run a half marathon w/out taking very much water at all. Hydrate before. Hydrate after.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
Are everyone's avatars suddenly much bigger, or am I just hallucinating or something?

It's the vicodin.

Anyone want some? Holy shit did that fuck me up. In a bad way. I apparently spoke with a client. I barely remember it - I'm pretty sure I sounded insane.