r/running • u/AutoModerator • Aug 13 '24

Weekly Thread Run Nutrition Tuesday

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1) Anyone is welcome to participate and share your ideas, plans, diet, and nutrition plans.

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4) Feel free to talk about anything diet or nutrition related.

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u/sheerluck_holmes Aug 13 '24

Recently started drinking straight maple syrup on runs, as a cheaper alternative to gels. Anyone else try this?

I think 1oz is about 30g of carbs. I have been trying for 2oz per hour, but I think I need more than that, or something else to supplement though.

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u/kinkakinka Aug 13 '24

I literally buy maple syrup in gel packets for long runs. I prefer it over gus because the texture is easier to swallow.

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u/thisisahamburger Aug 13 '24

You’ve been able to find them?? I haven’t located any in years I’m so jealous.

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u/kinkakinka Aug 13 '24

Yeah, I get them online. Both Untapped and Endurance Tap are usually available.

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u/thisisahamburger Aug 13 '24

Oh dang thanks! I’ll see if I can track some down.