Thread: Anyone run a marathon post surgery?
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Old 04-25-2008, 06:16 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by boarderneil View Post
Duckie - GU is a small packet of gel that is mostly sugar, electrolytes, caffiene and vitamins that people in endurance sports use to keep their body going. You are supposed to take it about every 40 minutes during long runs or activity. Becuase it is mostly sugar, I was very worried that my body wouldn't accept it and shut down during my runs. Must be really fun watching the Boston - hopefully i'll participate in it next year!
I was having to do the very same thing. Its the only way you are going to get the fuel your body needs to run those long distances.


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