As I close in on the big day, I am aware of what booster bars and gels I will need for the races. Last year, I bought a selection pack of SIS gel sachets. There were twenty in it and it was quite expensive (£33.) This was in preparation for this year’s season. I have been using the Raspberry Tribe Protein bars for the past twelve months. I buy them in a box of twelve, as singularly, they are very pricy.
I wanted to mention how I have just had to throw away all of the gel sachets. SIS state that they are safe to consume after the best before date, but have been known to taste funny or even congeal. I have now learned that I must watch the dates on these and get them as and when I need them. It’s a waste, but it’s a moment for getting educated. I made the decision to bin them as their date was October ‘2024. I felt it was a little too far beyond the date to be okay with it. For now, I am going to get a six-pack of raspberry ones for next month’s slog! Stay sharp!
