26.2 miles, 26.2 thoughts: Parts 14-26.2
[coming soon!]
26.2 miles, 26.2 thoughts: Part 5
No, that’s right. I really do hate gels.
This year’s race-supplied gels came in two exciting new flavors: mango and razz. While I’m happy that Clif was generous enough to supply them to us runners, I don’t think I’ll be grabbing one during my next race. The thing is, no matter how awesome the flavor might be, gels are gross. Gross gross gross.
I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt this race. I was hoping that maybe the mango flavoring would mask the grossness of the gel. Annnnd….it didn’t.
Don’t get me wrong - I think Clif did a great job picking out that mango flavor. I’d probably eat Shot Bloks or drink an energy drink in that particular mango. But as a gel? Ewwww. They’re thick and sticky and coat your mouth, and even a few cups of water (I say water because I can’t even fathom why anyone would want to use Gatorade to wash these things down) can’t get rid of the slimy feeling. I totally appreciate the functional side of gels, but OH MY they are gross.
Appropriate
Given my lack of training, this is probably going to be an appropriate e-card to send me on Sunday:
O-H!
I’m wearing scarlet and grey today 
(This post has nothing to do with running, cycling, or swimming. Just Ohio State.)
girls of Iron
We’re Jenny and Kayleigh, two cousins who are training for assorted events leading up to (eventually) an Ironman triathlon. This blog exists to keep us in check and (sometimes, when we remember to) log our training. We’ll also post about events, nutrition, fitness apparel, and anything else we can think of that relates to running, biking, and swimming.
