How I Save $169/Month on Running Gels (DIY Running Nutrition)

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  @55Milesultra · 7 months ago · pinned

  Quick note: I use these 90% of the time, but above threshold pace, I prefer something less fruity that goes down quicker. So I may not use them on short races. This is just my preference. Have a wonderful day, and thanks for watching!

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  @99cya · 7 months ago

  On my long trail runs i eat whatever i come across. Some egg from a birds nest. Ants, worms or even a squirrel on really long runs. The money i save is insane!!

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  @bickle1247 · 6 months ago

  Another benefit of making your own gel packs is that it looks like you are sucking down a blood bag while on a run

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  @tomashonegr8701 · 6 months ago (edited)

  I just buy bulk Maltodextin and Fructose and mix in 1:0,8 ratio

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  @CiCC-kány · 7 months ago

  One more disadvantage of the commercial gels is the trash (in case it bothers you).

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  @robkepley · 6 months ago

  A friend of mine told me recently that he eats only dates while running.  I've always used gels but I gave it a try yesterday on a 2 1/2 hour run.  I felt great the whole time on dates alone.

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  @SteelerNation3000 · 6 months ago

  3.5 oz reusable packets of maple syrup is 100g of simple sugars. no prep needed

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  @engineeredinsanity585 · 7 months ago

  Applesauce is relatively fructose dominant. Adding maltodextrin or corn syrup increases the glucose fraction and can improve total carbohydrate oxidation at higher intake rates. I make my own and tolerate about a 1.5:1 glucose to fructose ratio better in 70.3 triathlons, but I’m also consuming much more per hour than what’s discussed in this great video.

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  @ashthekool7 · 4 months ago

  As a vegan, I really appreciate this. Going to have to give it a try! Thank you for all the tips.

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  @SeeChadRun · 7 months ago

  HydraPak also makes a 5oz soft flask that you can use (and reuse) for home made gels OR use them to carry 2.5 gels or 5oz of syrup (e.g. Untapped). Great tips and breakdown!

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  @JáchymČepický · 1 month ago

  This is actually a good running tip. Thanks for the hint.<br>Money saving is one thing, but having to carry &amp; trow away all the plastic bags, I&apos;m carrying around is another. This helps balance the impact on the environment a bit.

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  @CM1984 · 7 months ago

  Doing my first marathon this spring and was just thinking of a way to save on gels! Thanks for sharing and love the editing style. The music is 🤌🏻

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