tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post5102633144947768310..comments2024-03-27T20:31:44.878-05:00Comments on Steve in a Speedo?! Gross!: Does It Work: Roctane GelSteve Stenzelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-18649782185394366212011-08-11T16:24:47.813-05:002011-08-11T16:24:47.813-05:00Ok--thanks! I guess I'll have to read up on i...Ok--thanks! I guess I'll have to read up on it! There's so much to know!!!<br /><br />I'm curious as to how much/how often caffeine is beneficial...but I can go do a little searching on my own! <br /><br />THANKS!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01988417731898854709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-19061487669868499282011-08-11T16:12:03.408-05:002011-08-11T16:12:03.408-05:00Katie: Here's a bit from an Active.com articl...Katie: Here's a bit from an Active.com article on caffeine usage:<br /><br />"There are more than 74 good studies on the use of caffeine for both endurance exercise and short-term, higher intensity exercise. The vast majority of the studies conclude that caffeine does indeed enhance performance and makes the effort seem easier (by about six percent).<br /><br />The average improvement in performance is about 12 percent, with more benefits noticed during endurance exercise than with shorter exercise (eight to 20 minutes) and a negligible amount for sprinters. More benefits are also noticed in athletes who rarely drink coffee, hence are not tolerant to its stimulant effect."Steve Stenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-69630430763074094642011-08-11T15:12:47.989-05:002011-08-11T15:12:47.989-05:00OK, I know this post is old, but you linked to it-...OK, I know this post is old, but you linked to it--so, question: what's with the caffeine in it? Does the caffeine help, hurt? What's the point of it being in there?Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01988417731898854709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-65382360716545587082010-02-07T22:48:00.128-06:002010-02-07T22:48:00.128-06:00I was buying GU this weekend, and the lady said, &...I was buying GU this weekend, and the lady said, "Those don't qualify for the deal" when I picked up the Roctane. They had those at the LV Marathon last year, and it made me feel very vamped. But for $2.50/gel, I can forego that vamping.Julie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05695544893811029409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-67685944313205046342010-02-07T21:10:04.319-06:002010-02-07T21:10:04.319-06:00I used to LOVE GU type stuff and I would agree it ...I used to LOVE GU type stuff and I would agree it DOES work. However ever since I had my gallbladder removed, I can't process gels or liquids like I could before. If anyone ever asks you though, I think the new reformulated Sports Beans are AMAZING and do the same thingJulie @ ROJ Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12759218488508091204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-22886810403400043882010-02-06T22:30:33.592-06:002010-02-06T22:30:33.592-06:00I love Roctane, but yeah, it's a bit pricey. ...I love Roctane, but yeah, it's a bit pricey. The couple times I've used it I think there's been a difference. And I seek it out a races or whenever there are freebies given out.<br /><br />I usually use whatever gel I have on my long runs, but use 1 Roctane about 1/2 way.Maggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072890393018732362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-28032486901495335352010-02-06T18:05:46.992-06:002010-02-06T18:05:46.992-06:00I agree 100% with you on this. I use regular Gu f...I agree 100% with you on this. I use regular Gu for training, and Gu Roctane for races. I think it does give me a mental and physical edge.triblog carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501934669160390776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-87732984691868230612010-02-06T17:17:04.502-06:002010-02-06T17:17:04.502-06:00Beth, I actually eat gus, powergels, and hammer ge...Beth, I actually eat gus, powergels, and hammer gels pretty interchangeably.<br /><br />Roctane is a similar texture to Gu, but just a little thicker.Steve Stenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-38691035280352260032010-02-06T16:54:08.526-06:002010-02-06T16:54:08.526-06:00Does it taste any better than regular Gu - if I do...Does it taste any better than regular Gu - if I don't like Gu, is it worth trying the Roctane? I'm not a fan of Gu's taste/texture and usually use Hammer Gels. Hammer Gel seems smoother and their flavors are pretty decent IMO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-88522474183422632312010-02-06T16:37:24.151-06:002010-02-06T16:37:24.151-06:00Kitzzy, I use just Roctane for most races. Someti...Kitzzy, I use just Roctane for most races. Sometimes, before a race, I'll take regular Gu. I've only been using Roctane since May/June, but if I had a Half IM coming up, I'd probably take about 50/50 during that race.Steve Stenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-54163832623791378012010-02-06T16:08:45.614-06:002010-02-06T16:08:45.614-06:00I've used them races and at the end of really ...I've used them races and at the end of really long runs, and can certainly tell a difference. I agree though, that the price tag is hefty so I'm choosy about when I use them.<br /><br />Question - when you use them for a race, do you only eat Gu Roctanes for the whole race or a combination of regular GU and Roctane? If so, when and how often?Kitzzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10786068747221254753noreply@blogger.com