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Some Possible Substitutes For Energy Gels

handwritten text: Fact No. 1: Energy gels are an efficient way to replace calories when you’re running, cycling, or enjoying some other endurance activity during which you don’t want to stop and eat real food Fact No. 2: Energy gels are not the only non-solid food products that contain calories. Some other semi-liquid food items that have nutritional value, many of which you’ve probably considered using as endurance fuel: Some other semi-liquid food items that have nutritional value, many of which you’ve probably considered putting in your pocket, vest, or jersey for a run or ride:

drawing of squeeze bottle of honey and nutrition facts

drawing of package of pudding cups and nutrition facts

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—Brendan 

 

SOME RUNNING + ENDURANCE ITEMS IN THE SEMI-RAD SHOP:

the zen of training coffee mug
The Zen Of Training Coffee Mug ($15.99)

I hate Running And You Can Too Signed Copy
I Hate Running and You Can Too — Signed Book ($14.99)

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Semi-Rad Jogging Club Unisex T-shirt ($27.99)

I Hate Love Running Performance Running Hat
I Hate (Love) Running — Performance Running Hat ($19.99)

ultrarunning venn diagram women's fit t-shirt
Ultrarunning Venn Diagram — Women’s Fit T-Shirt ($27.99)
(6 colors available)

Ultrarunning Venn Diagram Unisex T-shirt
Ultrarunning Venn Diagram — Unisex T-shirt ($27.99)
(12 colors available)

I Hate Love Running Coffee Mug
I Hate (Love) Running Coffee Mug ($15.99)

I Hate Love Running Women's Fit T-shirt
I Hate (Love) Running — Women’s Fit T-shirt ($27.99)
(7 colors available)

I Hate Love Running Unisex T-shirt
I Hate (Love) Running — Unisex T-shirt ($27.99)
(12 colors available)

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Updated April 06, 2022
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