Reddit reviews Honey Stinger Classic Energy Gel, Gold, Sports Nutrition, 1.1 Ounce (Pack of 24)
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110 CALORIES: Each packet of Energy Gel has 110 calories.B VITAMIN: Contains 95% honey, added electrolytes and B vitamins, proving as a favorite among endurance athletes for nearly a decade.CONVENIENT: Honey Stinger has created packaging that makes these gels ideal for those constantly on the go, before or during workouts, bikers, hikers, marathon competitors, or anyone looking for a healthy energy boost!FUEL FOR EVERY ACTIVITY: Honey has low glycemic properties that are scientifically proven to increase athletic performance by providing a sustained energy boost that allows blood sugar levels to remain constant during activity without a high insulin spike and crash.SOY FREE, NUT FREE, DAIRY FREE: Our honey-based gels are all soy free, nut free and dairy free. Packing May Differ.
Pretty much any line of gels/shots/etc. has versions both with and without caffeine; it just depends on the flavor. It should be on the label.
I've been using Stinger Gold. It's more natural, or at least it makes me feel better. And they are 120 calories. The body can absorb 240 cal per hour when exercising, so taking one every 30 minutes is a simple way to set a nutrition schedule during races.
Most gels are 100 calories.
I use these Honey Stinger Energy Gel, Gold, 1.2 Ounce (Pack of 24) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010TGK18/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_SxEOAb2WVVSCQ
Shelf stable. Works fast.
I'm not super experienced (1 halfsy done, 1 in 3 weeks) but in my experience I really like the Clif energy shots (variety pack: https://www.amazon.com/Clif-Shot-Energy-Variety-Sampler/dp/B017A92YTS/) and the Honey Stinger Gold (https://www.amazon.com/Honey-Stinger-Classic-Energy-Nutrition/dp/B0010TGK18/). I've done the gummies before but they take forever to chew and they seem to get stuck in my teeth, which makes it harder to breathe.
Maybe you're a lot faster than me (shooting for 2:20:00) but I use one gel around 5 miles, 8 miles, and 11 miles. That's about one every 30 minutes starting almost an hour in. I would say to start using them on training runs ASAP to see how your body reacts to them. I've also heard that they work better if you don't have an empty stomach before taking the first one, so maybe eat something light a little bit before you start out so you're not running on an empty stomach.
Before diabetes, I had several favorite candies, and disliked chocolate.
Now I LOVE chocolate, and dislike other kinds of candy.
I finally figured out why. It's because I often feel a little sick when I'm low. After I eat some kind of fast-acting sugar (smarties/nerds/gummy bears/jelly belly/skittles) enough times when I feel like I'm about to hurl, I can't stand it anymore. I never eat chocolate when I'm low, so I like it much more than I used to as a treat.
However, those glucose tabs keep forever, and in conditions that other candies will fall apart. I keep a bottle in my car in the driver side pocket, husband's car, kitchen, desk/locker at work, just as a safety net. They last for years.
To carry around with me during the day, I carry those fast acting athlete gels made of honey. They're 27g. For small top-ups, I keep whatever looks good and is just sugar, no fat. Right now it's those puffed peppermints, 5g each. I keep the spares at home or pass them off to family and friends, whatever I can't stomach at the time is some one's favorite somewhere.