Gu???

[diznmom]

This is a silly question that I hope someone who ran the Princess 2011 can help me with. Around mile 9? 10? 11? can't remember when! We were offered a small package of something that tasted like chocolate frosting. Is this what people refer to as "gu" or what is it? and where can I find it? I am running a local half marathon in 2 weeks (yikes!) and I would like to pick some up for the race. It gave me that extra umph I needed. Thanks for your help!

 

[VernRDH]

Yep it most likely was Gu. Its available at running stores and sporting goods stores (though probably not as good a selection). Or you can order it online.

 

[saysay]

It was I think Powerade Gel. I buy mine at Sports Authority or you can get it online. Be careful when you purchase, some is caffinated, which for me would NOT be good form the GI if you know what i mean.

 

[cewait]

First, it was a gel. Gu, PowerGel and others are brand names. The actual product on course was Clif Shot.

As a coach I would suggest the Chocolate flavored Clif Shot as your choice in your event coming up for one reason.... It had no negative effect on you in the Princess.

Then as you continue in your training, try other brands and flavors to see if that is the better product for you or if there might be something better.

You can find it at most any sports store, running store bike shop and most large grocery stores.

 

[KarenAylwood]

First, it was a gel. Gu, PowerGel and others are brand names. The actual product on course was Clif Shot.

As a coach I would suggest the Chocolate flavored Clif Shot as your choice in your event coming up for one reason.... It had no negative effect on you in the Princess.

Then as you continue in your training, try other brands and flavors to see if that is the better product for you or if there might be something better.

You can find it at most any sports store, running store bike shop and most large grocery stores.

I've never seen Gu at a grocery store before. That'd be great if they carried it. I've always seen them at running stores. It'd make sense for Dick's or somewhere like that to sell them but I don't know if they do.

I had tried the sports beans during my training because the idea of the Gu freaked me out. Then on a whim at the Princess I grabbed one just to try it. OMG I loved it!! I got the raspberry one- it really did give me the extra energy I needed. (although I could have done with a water stop a little sooner after it!)

 

[diznmom]

Thank you all! I will look for it at a local Sports store. I did love that chocolate boost!

 

[es45]

They also passed out Mocha during that water stop. My friend kept telling me that she had the chocolate but when she looked at the empty wrapper (after the race) it was mocha.

 

[HockeyKat]

Dick's does carry Gu and most of the other forms of energy gels/beans. You can usually find it by the register, like in the same format that a grocery store has gum or candy bars.