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Out of date gels

  • 11-05-2012 7:30pm
    #1
    Rawhead
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭


    I have a half marathon tomorrow and went rooting for a gel to take. I found a few but they where out of date in September '11. Will it be ok to take one or could I end up dead or worse (like dunging myself).
    Thanks


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  • #2
    scriba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 875 ✭✭✭scriba


    Rawhead wrote: »
    I have a half marathon tomorrow and went rooting for a gel to take. I found a few but they where out of date in September '11. Will it be ok to take one or could I end up dead or worse (like dunging myself).
    Thanks

    It's a gamble, but you'll probably be fine, gels being artificial muck anyway. Personally I wouldn't chance "Cause of death: scaldyhole" on the official excel file, but I'm a cautious individual.

    Best of luck with the half tomorrow. I'm doing one too and never thought about taking gels. I might try a fistful of haribo around mile 8 though, if in dire straits.


  • #3
    TFBubendorfer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    I once took a gel that was a few months out of date without any negative consequences. I probably would not risk it in a race, though.


  • #4
    Rawhead
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭Rawhead


    I think I'll leave it then. Haven't been taking them this year at all. Might just go with a few cola bottles.
    It's just a mental thing I suppose.


  • #5
    One_More_Mile
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭One_More_Mile


    Took 5 during limerick marathon last week- all dated best before oct 11. No ill effects though I had taken some on long runs as I seemed to have loads around the house


  • #6
    MrCreosote
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,320 ✭✭✭MrCreosote


    "Best before" means it's ok to use it whenever. "Use by" is a bit more of a gamble.

    You might miss out on some of the subte nuances in taste that you get from a fresh gel though.


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  • #7
    rom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,148 ✭✭✭rom


    I loved something I heard before "best before, not bad after". Water has a date on it. I wouldn't risk it for a race too even just for wrecking my head during the race.


  • #8
    DogSlySmile
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,225 ✭✭✭DogSlySmile


    I've used plenty of gone off gels (thats what happens when you buy in bulk:D) in races and never had a problem. That isnt to say that YOU WONT have a problem though. It could have an element of placebo about it - you think eating a gone off gel will make you sick, therefore it will make you sick. So if you're worried about it, dont do it.


  • #9
    Rawhead
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭Rawhead


    Ran race, took gel, all ok.
    Thanks for help.


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