Long run fuelling options

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Revbarbarag Nov 2013 11:19pm, 3 Nov 2013 787 posts	0 Revbarbarag I've got some gels, and they work fine, but they're expensive if you're going to be using a few each week when the long runs ramp up. I plan on trying some real food alternatives, till I find something that works for me. Any suggestions what to try? I'm currently thinking: banana chips, dried apricots. What else?
becca7 Nov 2013 11:32pm, 3 Nov 2013 5,255 posts	0 becca7 I took a packet of peanuts with me today and a couple of small apples and they worked well as fuel. Nuts have a lot of fuel per gram but obviously you don't get an instant hit of energy as you would with the sugary stuff. I don't tend to use gels other than in races.
JohnnyO Nov 2013 11:35pm, 3 Nov 2013 16,857 posts	0 JohnnyO Fruit cake.
JohnnyO Nov 2013 11:36pm, 3 Nov 2013 16,858 posts	0 JohnnyO (Not you Becca!)
becca7 Nov 2013 11:39pm, 3 Nov 2013 5,256 posts	0 becca7
Schnecke Nov 2013 11:50pm, 3 Nov 2013 7,197 posts	0 Schnecke Well, there are the obvious ones like jelly babies, but the sweet stuff can get a bit yucky on a long distance run. I have tried Soreen recently, and found it easily digested. I'd be interested to hear about any savoury alternatives that anyone has tried.
rf_fozzy Nov 2013 11:54pm, 3 Nov 2013 5,696 posts	0 rf_fozzy Maltloaf or flapjack. If you can eat that sort of solid stuff. If not, jelly babies.
Velociraptor Nov 2013 11:56pm, 3 Nov 2013 27,961 posts	0 Velociraptor A LDWA stalwart recommended wraps with a non bulky filling (cheese spread, jam, hummus, just plain butter) as a good option. I just carry some toffees or Shot Bloks. If you're taking a drink with you, Accelerade isn't too sweet and gives a reasonable dose of calories
mr d Nov 2013 12:26am, 4 Nov 2013 1,042 posts	0 mr d Sure there is a better option, but the 10p packets of haribo do well. Also electrolyte drink tabs like high 5, think they work out 25p a tab online for 750ml-ish. Eccles cakes, if you can stomach them. Vraps, wraps and jam suggestions sounds v.good.
mr d Nov 2013 12:27am, 4 Nov 2013 1,043 posts	0 mr d Sorry to post again, I am allergric to nuts, but they are good as are raisins, allegedly!