For athletes whose training goes past the one-hour mark, bringing along some spare calories and electrolytes is a great idea. Gel-style food like Gu and Powergel is generally regarded as the standard because it digests quickly and stores well in a pocket. There are drawbacks, however — having a sticky wrapper make a mess of your hand or pocket for the rest of your run/ride is never pleasant, and while it goes down easy, slimy nutrients don't always satisfy. Here are my favorite non-gooey options for eating on the run, all of which are available in Redding sporting goods stores.
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