45 mile run, first time with EFS

Ahh, yes, the big runs are ramping up as I am 8 weeks out from my first go at a 100 mile run race. I had 45 miles on tap Saturday, and was instructed to run it in 6 mile loops to mimic the loop format of of the Moab100 that I'm signed up for.

I want to run Moab with just a hand bottle, since I will see my aid crew (my husband) every 6 miles. I wanted to test to see if I could handle carrying a hand bottle for a long period of time.

I just got my big shipment of FE products so I haven't had much time to use them on little runs, but what they heck, go big! I put a scoop of EFS in my hand bottle and I was off.

My nutrition ended up being one scoop of Grape EFS every lap, except for #6 when I was actually craving a sweeter taste in my bottle. EFS is very light tasting compared to other products that I have tried. I put two scoops in my bottle, drank half my bottle and refilled half way through the loop. I think I might try that on my next long run, two scoops in the bottle, drink half, then refill at the half way point in the loop.

I had 9 scoops total of EFS over 45 miles.

I also snacked on beans, blocks, pretzels, and a few pieces of red vines as I craved them throughout the day. I would like to up the EFS and down the blocks and beans if I can manage it. The EFS is definitely better on my system than the other things.

I had to poo at about 2pm, but really after running for 6 hours, it's to be expected. Not really an issue for me as it wasn't a race setting, just a training setting, and I fully expect and hope to poo at the 100 miler. It was after the red vines, so I'm not really attributing it to anything other than that.

So, EFS passed it's first big test with flying colors. My right arm however is a little sore from holding the hand bottle. I'm thinking of two smaller hand bottles, one in each hand for the next run.

Tags: EFS, ultrarunning

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Comment by Megan Killian on February 10, 2010 at 9:43am: EFS drink and LS mixed together sounds like something my boyfriend would dig. He has been mixing gel and powders with a little bit of water for half and full iron tris, but they taste sooo disgusting!

Comment by Robert Kunz on February 3, 2010 at 12:00pm: yup..EFS LS in a water bottle works well too. My preference is to run with a hydration pack that contains only water. In my hand I carry one EFS LS packed with 400 calories and 1,500mg electrolytes..I can run sans aid station for 2-3 hours like this. ...thats me..there are many ways to customize a plan.
One customer told me he liked mixing EFS LS with EFS drink..said it was calorie packed and yummy!

Comment by Sonja on February 3, 2010 at 11:51am: Robert, I like this idea! It's a way to carry more. I'm wondering too if I could squirt a little liquid shot in My hand bottle as I go. Your products are great, I'm really having a "easy" time trying them out, and they are making nutrition easier!

Comment by Robert Kunz on February 3, 2010 at 11:47am: THANKS for the review Sonja..to mix things up you can also consider the EFS liquid shot in the small flask. use approx 100 or 200 calories then top off with water (easier to carry)..at the aid station chug some more water and go.

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