taste test any meal replacement bars lately?

I always prefer "real" food, but I'm in a running club. We meet each
Saturday morning, and as the miles continue to climb, we meet earlier and
earlier, to get the run done as early as possible. I just can't eat so
early, but the runs are long enough now that I can't run the entire time
with nothing. I guess I need to start learning about energy drinks, and
other "quick" energy. But I also would like to have a bar or something that
I can carry around just in case. Most of the ones I've tasted are
god-awful. I was just wondering if anyone had a personal favorite?

DH has been using this stuff called "Accel Gel" which is a protein powered
gel. He takes it to tennis with him, and for long bike rides. <wait, he
never does long bike rides... what am I saying here.>

Anyway, he got the idea from his biking buddies at work. The box is in the
cupboard and I haven't seen him use any. Its not high season for tennis
yet, the leagues are just starting, and we haven't gotten the high heat yet.

Last time I was in the stores I didn't see luna bars. Not sure if they are
still available or not. They were always the better tasting ones for me.

Why not make a protein shake before the run?


"determined" <determined@comcast.nest> wrote in message
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>I always prefer "real" food, but I'm in a running club. We meet each
>Saturday morning, and as the miles continue to climb, we meet earlier and
>earlier, to get the run done as early as possible. I just can't eat so
>early, but the runs are long enough now that I can't run the entire time
>with nothing. I guess I need to start learning about energy drinks, and
>other "quick" energy. But I also would like to have a bar or something
>that I can carry around just in case. Most of the ones I've tasted are
>god-awful. I was just wondering if anyone had a personal favorite?
>

"LFM" <nothankyou@nowhere.com> wrote in message
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> DH has been using this stuff called "Accel Gel" which is a protein powered
> gel. He takes it to tennis with him, and for long bike rides. <wait,
> he never does long bike rides... what am I saying here.>
>
> Anyway, he got the idea from his biking buddies at work. The box is in
> the cupboard and I haven't seen him use any. Its not high season for
> tennis yet, the leagues are just starting, and we haven't gotten the high
> heat yet.
>
> Last time I was in the stores I didn't see luna bars. Not sure if they
> are still available or not. They were always the better tasting ones for
> me.
>
> Why not make a protein shake before the run?

And then drink it before the run? I guess I could try it. I'm afraid
protein sloshing around will make me sick, but I can try it.

determined wrote:
> "LFM" <nothankyou@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:ztmdnZrRP7vnCrHbnZ2dnUVZ_t-mnZ2d@comcast.com...
>
>>DH has been using this stuff called "Accel Gel" which is a protein powered
>>gel. He takes it to tennis with him, and for long bike rides. <wait,
>>he never does long bike rides... what am I saying here.>
>>
>>Anyway, he got the idea from his biking buddies at work. The box is in
>>the cupboard and I haven't seen him use any. Its not high season for
>>tennis yet, the leagues are just starting, and we haven't gotten the high
>>heat yet.
>>
>>Last time I was in the stores I didn't see luna bars. Not sure if they
>>are still available or not. They were always the better tasting ones for
>>me.
>>
>>Why not make a protein shake before the run?
>
>
> And then drink it before the run? I guess I could try it. I'm afraid
> protein sloshing around will make me sick, but I can try it.
>
>
Why do you need protein during exercise? Can't it wait? If you have
plenty of water available, how about a bag of jelly beans? Consumed at
the proper rate they will keep you going.

Much the same idea as a banana except they resist squashing. If worried
about electrolytes, put a small amount of salt or lite salt in your
water if you can.


--
Del Cecchi
"This post is my own and doesn’t necessarily represent IBM’s positions,
strategies or opinions.”

On Mon, 23 Apr 2007 09:17:34 -0700, "determined"
<determined@comcast.nest> wrote:

>
>"LFM" <nothankyou@nowhere.com> wrote in message
>news:ztmdnZrRP7vnCrHbnZ2dnUVZ_t-mnZ2d@comcast.com...
>> DH has been using this stuff called "Accel Gel" which is a protein powered
>> gel. He takes it to tennis with him, and for long bike rides. <wait,
>> he never does long bike rides... what am I saying here.>
>>
>> Anyway, he got the idea from his biking buddies at work. The box is in
>> the cupboard and I haven't seen him use any. Its not high season for
>> tennis yet, the leagues are just starting, and we haven't gotten the high
>> heat yet.
>>
>> Last time I was in the stores I didn't see luna bars. Not sure if they
>> are still available or not. They were always the better tasting ones for
>> me.
>>
>> Why not make a protein shake before the run?
>
>And then drink it before the run? I guess I could try it. I'm afraid
>protein sloshing around will make me sick, but I can try it.
>

I don't think protein is what you need before a run. It's harder to
digest and isn't a particularly quick energy source. I'd go with
carbs. Fruit is good -- probably something higher-calorie like a
banana. I also like the All Bran cereal bars.

"determined" <determined@comcast.nest> wrote in message
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>
> "LFM" <nothankyou@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:ztmdnZrRP7vnCrHbnZ2dnUVZ_t-mnZ2d@comcast.com...
>> DH has been using this stuff called "Accel Gel" which is a protein
>> powered gel. He takes it to tennis with him, and for long bike rides.
>> <wait, he never does long bike rides... what am I saying here.>
>>
>> Anyway, he got the idea from his biking buddies at work. The box is in
>> the cupboard and I haven't seen him use any. Its not high season for
>> tennis yet, the leagues are just starting, and we haven't gotten the high
>> heat yet.
>>
>> Last time I was in the stores I didn't see luna bars. Not sure if they
>> are still available or not. They were always the better tasting ones for
>> me.
>>
>> Why not make a protein shake before the run?
>
> And then drink it before the run? I guess I could try it. I'm afraid
> protein sloshing around will make me sick, but I can try it.
>

ok, forget the protein, why not just the smoothie without the protein.
(fruit and fruit juice)