Science in Sport for Your Tummy

"Disclaimer: I received SiS isotonic gels to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews!"

What's up everybody? It's Ben and I'm back to talk about race nutrition.

'But Ben, I'll just use what they have on the course and be fine.'

Um, no you will not! First off your body needs to be used to what it's taking in or you could wind up on the side of the course throwing up or with stomach cramps. One marathon I almost choked on a gel, it's not a pleasant experience. In 8 years of running I have tried, beans, chews, gels and all sorts of other nutrition but Science in Sport have done something different. They are the first gels I have used that can be taken without water.

So how exactly can you do that, you ask? The gels are Isotonic. Don't worry I had to look it up too. What this means is they are the same consistency as what's floating around in your body so you can adsorb it quickly. When you're active you burn carbs, right? SiS Isotonic gels are the same consistency which helps your body take them in quicker and is also the reason you don't need water with them.

I've been using them for about a month now and so far have enjoyed the flavor, except the espresso, it has a good coffee taste at first then gets a weird sweet taste. The lemon and mint is by far the best one I've had so far. Salted Strawberry is a close second, then the apple. I'm not a huge apple flavored fan so that's why it's third for me.

On my long runs I will use a SiS before I start and take another around 6.5 or 7 miles, which is just shy of an hour. If needed I will take another around mile 13. It's been super hot on my runs so I have been drinking water during my runs but when I use these gels I don't feel like I have to. They are that super easy to take.

I'm not sure what else I can say so you want to read some other reviews just look below. As always follow me on Twitter and Insta @bwachter70, and check me out on YouTube and IGTV Run Bigfoot Run.

Thanks for reading and if you want to try Science in Sport (even though they are partnered with Man U) use code TRYSIS25 for 25% off your order. The code is for a limited time.

Lace up and get out,

Ben

https://runbeckyrun.wordpress.com/2019/07/08/giveaway-science-in-sport-isotonic-energy-gels-six-pack/

http://themarathonlady.com/index.php/2019/07/09/science-in-sport-gel-product-review-and-giveaway/

https://bluegrassbamr.wordpress.com/2019/06/29/instagram-giveaway-time-science-in-sport-go-gel-contest-ends-july-12th

http://kookyrunner.com/science-in-sport-product-review-and-giveaway/

https://alastairvance.com/2019/07/13/science-in-sport-isotonic-gels-review-giveaway/

https://runnerdgirl.blogspot.com/2019/07/for-gel-of-it-sis-gels-review-giveaway.html

It's Cooler in the BUFF!

"Disclaimer: I received a BUFF Coolnet UV Headband to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews!"

What is happening everyone? I'm back in the buff to talk about the Coolnet UV headband from BUFF. Actually I have on clothes so we're safe there. If you're a regular reader or follower of me on social you will know I always have a Buff on. I wear them almost every time I run, and usually when I'm not running so when I get the chance to test something from them I tend not to pass it up.

The thing that was appealing about the Coolnet headband was the cooling fabric and shorter size. Most of the Buff's I own are full sized and I have a few that I've cut in half for Summer running in the heat. The Coolnet worked well on the hot humid Summer morning I used it compared to my normal Buff. It stills wicks moisture away and keeps the sweat out of your eyes, but the cooling fabric gives it a little something extra. When a cool breeze comes along I could feel my head cooling off. This has been washed at least 4 times so far in testing and is still holding it's fit and cooling ability. Just make sure you air dry your Buff.

The fit was nice, just the right length to hold my hair back, but it felt like the headband was slipping the first couple of times I wore it. I'm used to wearing a longer Buff so that may have been part of it, but the fabric does feel slicker than a normal Buff. That may just be the Coolnet fabric. I have worn other Repreve fabric products and have not noticed that.

Buff has started using Repreve fabric for their head wear and like the tag says, the headband is made with 1 plastic bottle. The full length Buff saves 2 bottles from the landfill or oceans. I really like that Buff is using this fabric but not doubling or tripling their prices like some companies do when using reclaimed or recycled products.

This tag took a little bit of looking. The Hohenstein Institute is a Company that tests and researches fabrics. That they list the Coolnet Buff as cooling and give you the test number. Hears a link to their site to read about the cooling test. HERE

To check out Buff or pick up your own visit them HERE

As always give me a follow on Twitter or Insta @bwachter70