Homemade energy gel

How to Fuel Your Run with Whole Foods like the Homemade Energy Blocks

Making your own homemade gels and squeezes is easy and affordable. These 6 DIY energy gels and squeezes are a good fit for endurance races and long-haul adventures for when you need something that’s easy-to-eat while on the bike

In one of our very first blog posts on nutrition, we shared three homemade recipes for an isotonic drink, an energy gel and an energy bar. It was quite

A quick trip to the grocery store and a fondness for experimentation leads to a homemade alternative to energy gel supplements.

In anticipation of running the Blackmores half marathon tomorrow i’ve made a batch of my homemade gel – might be of interest to other hippie runners. I’m a whole foods lover, and …

I finally got around to concocting my own energy gel. Its pretty simple too. You're asking "why", right? Well, have you ever read the ingredients on some of those store bought gels? They may boast about all the amino's, or vitamins they have, but they also have long words that are found on some household products that you wouldn't eat--things you don't normally keep in your cupboard or pantry--why are they in food? Some have laboratory-invented preservatives. Sure, there are gels that are…

Homemade Energy Gel: Many people find a benefit in using energy gels. Usually used on endurance style exercise not for your normal daily exercise. They can provide a nice boost of energy just in time to avoid burning out, or get you through to your next "wind". St…

In a previous post I wrote about my recipe for a homemade energy gel. Due to various reasons I don't think my body is designed to take in dates whilst running. They just don't agree with me (see post on fibre related discomfort... I decided to do a bit more snooping on the internet after after…

I've been getting some request for homemade energy gel. I first wrote about it when i prepared for my 2008 Ironman, and subsequently used it for 2009 Ironman. While I only did 3 Ironman distance races (and i hope i can afford to do more in the future), this Energy Gel recipe might work great to help you save cost and have something you know "what is inside". What you will need: 1. Brown Rice Syrup - About RM20, usually comes in 500gram bottle Brown Rice Syrup 2. Agave Syrup - About RM20…

These homemade energy gels are made from frozen fruit, dates, and sweet rice flour, also known as mochiko. Not only will they give you the energy you need to get through your run, you can customize the flavor with your favorite fruit.