Toughness Question???

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17 years ago 11/02/2006 11:14am EST

I have heard pretty much two different theories on the issue of taking gels during training. One that you should take them on your long runs as you would during the race, so on a 20 miler take 2 or 3. The other side says the less you take, the better b/c you are training your body to be more efficient and run on less energy. What do you recommend? Personally, I find that on long runs over 18 miles, I start needing something extra, however I can tought it out all 20 if I have to. Any thoughts? Thanks...

17 years ago 11/02/2006 11:39am EST

re: keeprunnin01

Through most of your long training runs, you should go without so as to train your body to be more efficient, as you mentioned. When you begin your taper, take some gels so that you know how your body will react and make sure that you know that they are palatable.

17 years ago 11/02/2006 12:26pm EST

re: News Monkey

So even try to do 22 mile runs without gel too? Every other week I try to finish the last 5 miles at marathon pace, not sure if that's a consideration too.

17 years ago 11/02/2006 12:34pm EST

re: keeprunnin01

Just like most things, both sides of the argument have merit. I would suggest alternating weeks or only do it on the longruns that you are doing the last 5 at MP (unless you do that every week).

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