Six months ago I released some Gu Energy gels from my vast stockpile to one lucky winner. This time I'm upping the ante by awarding 15 gels (vanilla bean and chocolate outrage) to two lucky runners, hikers, bikers.....you name it. That's 30 less gels cluttering up my gear closet. Sweet!
Now you must be thinking, "Whoa this Dan dude is a great guy giving away his stuff!" Well, not really. I'm unloading these gels because they expire in four months and I hate to see them getting thrown in the trash.
To be eligible for the drawing, please leave a comment telling me what's your favorite fuel (other than Gu) for ultra races. Mine is turkey and cheese sandwiches with chicken noodle soup a close second. If you don't run ultras, (you're obviously smarter than me) just tell me what you eat during your endurance sport of choice.
I'll announce the winners in about one week. If you're one of the lucky ones, just shoot an email to me with your full name and address and I'll get these out to you asap.
Salted boiled potatoes are the only food that reliably stay down for me. They taste so good on the trail, kind of gross in real life. Also, nothing beats a cold, fizzy Coke 2/3 of the way through any race.
ReplyDeleteYes, salted potatoes and coke are very good too. I always have a coke at the last aid station for a quick boost but avoid it earlier in a race. The sugar and carbonation bother my tummy if consumed too often.
DeleteRice and bean burritos... or hummus wraps.. I do like the GU electrolyte tablets with a little bit of coconut water thrown in..
ReplyDeleteJeff, I don't think I've ever seen any burritos at a race here in the north east but you may be on to something.
DeleteI'm no ultra runner-- but I love Hammer Gel. I always go to my Hammer Gel or Vanilla Bean GU. I can't believe you're giving that flavor away! It's the best one!
ReplyDeleteHey keighty, you don't have to be an ultra runner to like gels. I agree vanilla bean is awesome. Chocolate mint is good too!
DeletePam and keighty are the winners so please email me with your name and address and I'll get these out to you.
ReplyDeleteJeff, I have a few extra and will send them to you but I lost your addess. Email it to me again.
Thanks for posting and following.
Dan