Making Fuel
Fuelling on the run comes in a number of forms. Some people go straight to the one-shot gel packets and all the drama that comes with them (environmental concerns aside, sticky fingers and runner's gut are both widely-discussed experiences); other peole use refillables and others still prefer a bit of solid munch on the run (my preference, if I'm honest).I have experimented with commercial gels (no longer), homemade gels (if that's your vibe), pre-pack solid foods (useful if away from home) and homemade snacks (my go-to).
DISCLAIMER:
- I don't eat meat so I won't be offering meat-based ideas;
- Although I aim for it, I am not a vegan and my suggestions may use ingredients outside of a vegan approved list;
- I am not a professional cook/chef/kitchen person, nor am I a dietician;
- I have never suffered runner's gut so don't have much insight into this.
Flapjack Bites
A classic trail runner go-to.
Making it
Be aware that I take a very "approximate" approach to numbers in cooking.Steps
Ingredients:- Oats
- Other Stuff
- Mix together
- Bang in oven for a while
- Score through into bitesize and leave to cool
- Separate, store, go running, eat.
Energy "Gels"
Gels are actually pretty easy, if a tad time-consuming.
Making it
Be aware that I take a very "approximate" approach to numbers in cooking.Steps
Ingredients:- Fruit, etc
- (Optional: Dextrose or Maltose or Glucose or all or none)
- Honey/Agave/Maple Syrup/Similar sweet and sticky liquid
- Heat stuff up
- Mix together
- Sieve
- Cool
- Portion, store, go running, suck 'em down.