Gels

[marathondan]

I agree with LR's formula: one at the start, then one every half an hour, washed down with water. But I would only bother for a half or full marathon. For training I make do with raisins or jelly babies (cheaper). But you're right to do at least one long run on gels, so you don't start gagging on them on race day.

Yeah, good luck at the weekend. You need to be prepared for when Sweder persuades you to transfer to the ultra...