In an attempt at experimenting with running supplements I bought some Gu and some Jelly Belly caffeine jelly beans. I used the Gu for the first time today at mile 6....and I made it through mile 10. I think I will take another Gu at mile 10 to get me through to mile 13.....

My experience was it felt great and I did get a second wind. The problem was, it felt funky in my mouth so I would take it in small dosages and drink water at the same time; kinda like swallowing a pill or doing a shot! LOL! There is no way I could take in the whole packet. I would gag...I know I would!

Anyone else use gu?

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Wow, the title of this post really confused me! I thought it was something new that I had been left out of again.

Awesome job on the 10 miles though! If Gu helps you do it, that kicks butt. Just try to think of it as a jello shot to get past the whole funky taste thing!

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Gu - as in guarana? I've used it before in place of caffeine - it's a pretty decent stimulant.

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I haven't ever run long enough to need it (and by that I mean I've NEVER EVER done more than 4-5 miles at a time-walking or running) but my parents use them for their long runs and love it. I'd imagine it would take some getting used to.

Good job on your run!!

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It's my little "pick me up" for getting to 6 miles!

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