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Reddit mentions of Hammer Nutrition (135133) Complex Carbohydrate Energy Gel, Orange, 26 Servings
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Rapid energy, no sugar crash; Made with real, wholesome ingredients; 26-servingRaises blood sugar levels fast; Smooth & easy to digest; Hammer Gel has a syrup-like consistency that mixes easily with waterHammer Gel is an easily digested, concentrated source of complex carbohydrates with four amino acids added to enhance performance and prolong energy levels during intense training and competitionMade with real fruit and wholesome ingredients, no artificial colors or sweetenersContains sodium and potassium to counteract cramping and post-exercise fatigueVegan Certified & certified Kosher Dairy
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If the temp is above roughly 70F, I sweat like the proverbial whore in church. For me, on long runs, electrolytes are equally, and maybe more important than fluids. If I just drink water, I get pretty bonky after a couple of hours. Things that I use:
Ultima Lemonade flavor. Seems spendy, but the per-bottle cost is within a penny or two of G-rade, and it's not just salty Kool-Aid.
S! Caps I carry these in a small Salt Stick on my water belt. Dosage requires some experimentation, but for me, roughly one cap per hour works. Heavier sweat = maybe every 45 minutes.
I use hammer gels, but that's more a packaging preference than a product choice. IMO, if you're using a malto-meal (maltodextrin) gel, they're basically the same. I prefer Hammer because it's available in bulk packs which make filling a flask much easier than messing with individual packets.
For long runs (2+ hours) I also carry a broken-up granola bar. A nibble every half hour or so gives the stomach something to do.
After runs of more than an hour or so, I drink a protein shake. YMMV, but for me, recovery seems faster.
I have no financial interest in any product mentioned. (Or anything at all, really. But that's another story.)