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HYPERASHEL
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Location: The South's Sauna, Atlanta
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 Posted: 04/09/04 - 13:31 Post subject: Hammer Gel anyone?
I just got some and used it in a water diluted form with some electrolyte poweder added. i did two servings to 21oz of water and it seemed to do very well. Now all this is circumspect since one i did come off an easy weekend, possible placebo effect from the Gel? i never doubt the Placebo effect.
was wondering if anyone else here has done this and what their thoughts are one way or the other.
http://www.e-caps.com
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TriBob
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Posted: 04/09/04 - 15:14 Post subject:
I started using it last year. My tri club gets me a 40-50% off 
I use a flask for the bike. It works well. I usually take it every 1/2 hour on the bike.
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crazyfrog
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Posted: 04/09/04 - 17:33 Post subject:
the bf, his old boss, and the local bike shop's whole road team has used this stuff pretty much since it came out.
they all like it...as for me, id take the hammer gel anyday over regular gels. (not that i eat gels, but if i did, it would be the hammer ones...) and they come in tasty sounding flavors.
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marathonrnr262
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Posted: 04/30/04 - 10:29 Post subject:
I used it at IMFL and about mile 14 of the run I was running for the nearest porta potty. I cannot say for sure that it was the problem, (It was a really long day) but I have switched to Powergel.
I think part of the problem I had with the Hammergel is I took TOO much. It is really easy to squeeze the flask and get a huge mouthful. Before you know it you have 2 or 3 servings down and your stomach just cannot digest it.
Then again, who knows? IMFL was a train wreck for me.
Sheldon
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dg12
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Posted: 07/02/04 - 16:09 Post subject:
I only have good results with Hammer gels. Mix it in with electros after 1-2 hrs., I also crush a caffeine tablet at the middle and bottom of the flask to give me that kick(s) later in the marathon.
Each gel works or not with each individual, so experiment. I noticed it the very first time I used Hammer as opposed to Powergel, Clif and GU. You've got to get that carb injection to fuel you after that 1 hr. especially. Always consider extra electros as they sell those on their website for a reason.
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