Race Fuel and Huma Gel Giveaway
Look what I am looking at outside this morning...YUCK!! This is beyond funny or even tolerable at this point! April 23rd and fresh snow. Poor O asked again if it is Christmas time again.
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A couple weeks ago I was given a few packets of Huma Gel to try and as I have yet to jump on the Chia seed trend I was skeptical and figured it was just another gel with an odd taste, strange texture and full of junk that would make me feel awful. Boy was I happy to admit I was wrong!
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Huma Gel is made from chia seeds, all natural and gluten free, yay! They come in two flavors Apples and Cinnamon and Strawberry, both a good.
Apples and Cinnamon: My first thought, "I want more, I could eat this for a snack!" I felt like I was eating real food, it tasted and had texture just like applesauce. I was out on my run trying to squeeze every last drop out of the package, this stuff was good.
Strawberry: While I love strawberries, I'm not a big fan of strawberry foods. I was happily surprised that it tasted similar to real fruit and thanks to our wonderful weather was slightly frozen and almost like a smoothie (got to look for perks of an overly extended winter, right?).
Now the best part, I was upright and pain free my entire run! No GI issues or belly pain during or after my run. 2 gels were enough to get me through 22 miles last weekend, now I have to order more for the marathon and hope these will help get me through the last few miles where I am usually ready to scream in belly pain. My only complaints are the cost which is a little more then other gels, but well worth it, and the limited places to purchase. For me this means buying online and waiting, not great for a procrastinator like me!
Have you tried Huma Gel? Here is your chance to win a trial pack of both flavors!
Remember it is Day 2 of the Vegetarian Challenge, how are you doing? Remember to share those pictures, tweets and link up those recipes using #vegchallenge and tagging Jill and I so we can see how everyone is doing.
I carry dried apricots.
ReplyDeleteLOVE anything chia seeds. never heard of this gel. I'm really bad at nutrition during races. I usually stick with a bagel and peanut butter before!
ReplyDeleteemma @ amomrunsthistown.com
I've been using just food. Simple carbs before, banana/gatorade during, and protein and carb after.
ReplyDeleteI'm new to all the gels, goos and "beans" as fuel for a race. I've been eating a banana and hard boiled egg after and for hydration I've used coconut water. Thanks for the giveaway! ~Robin @ Outrunningtherain.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI'm still new to gels and would love to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteLove to try this.
ReplyDeleteGu.
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to try one of these!
ReplyDeleteI love jelly belly sport beans, Gu, Clif Shot Bloks, and Honey Stinger chews- but the problem is none of them have longevity, so by 16 miles in, I feel like my blood sugar is spiking and crashing over and over. Eating chia beforehand seems to help, though. I actually found Huma about a week ago, and the only reason I didn't order on the spot was the price!
ReplyDeleteGreat review!! I agree with your opinion...they are super yummy!
ReplyDeleteGahhh!! That fresh snow...in April!! I would die.
ReplyDeletePS - 20 marathons - soon to be 21? You're my hero!
Thanks, I never thought when I ran my 1st marathon that I'd still be running this many years later!
DeleteI'm still looking for the right fuel during a long run. I'd love to try Huma Gels especially since my marathon is coming up in 5 weeks!
ReplyDeleteI've recently started using the honey stinger products, the chews and the yummy waffles. I'm gu'd out!
ReplyDeleteGuess I need to try one of these! Will check Whole Foods.
ReplyDeleteI usually like the mini Luna bars, because Gu grosses me out! This looks interesting and much better than Gu!
ReplyDeleteI use GU normally, but would love to try something like this!
ReplyDeleteI have heard such great things about Huma! I am glad they agreed with your stomach.
ReplyDeletei like the clif bloks
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try these!
ReplyDeleteI have tried making my own chia gu. It is easy to make but hard to carry. I too have stomach issues that have me doubting I can ever do another marathon. SO, I would love to try these.
ReplyDeleteI honestly don't use anything I probably should though.
ReplyDeleteI usually have an english muffin with peanut butter pre race, my honey stinger gummy's during, and everything in sight after ;)
ReplyDeletePre run is a frozen waffle with almond butter and honey. During is usually a Clif Shot. After is Muscle Milk.
ReplyDeletestill new to the whole pre/post fuel thing.
ReplyDeletestill new to the whole pre/post fuel thing.
ReplyDeleteI love peanut butter gu! Would love to win some huma gel though!!
ReplyDeleteHah, I love huma gel. It's my new favorite!
ReplyDeleteI like to eat a big bowl of oatmeal with bananas and chia seeds mixed in before I run, and try to avoid taking things on the run. When I do, I use gu, but it usually bothers my stomach, so would enjoy trying something else...
ReplyDeleteI get the same way with Gu but find I need something on the longer runs and would struggle with the balance between fuel and GI upset :(
DeleteI am still working on finding the right race fuel for me. So far the best has been Honey Stinger chews but I still get side aches with them. I have heard so many good things about Human but I haven't tried it yet.
ReplyDeleteClif or GU and Nuun
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