Maurten CAF100 

an exciting new product in this segment

I hope you enjoy!

Let me know if the caffeine kind of hits you all at once.

@@kofuzi So just getting back to this CAF 100. I had a 20 miler planned yesterday but I also had signed up for a half marathon as well. So I ran a 7 mile warmup prior and finished it just before the start of the Half Marathon. My Goal was to really just run it around my full marthon pace. I opened up with a regular Maurten gel around 3.5 miles into my Warmup. Then around mile 5 of my Half (12 Miles In) I tried my first CAF 100. I can attest that either my mental game really made me think it was a difference maker, or it really was the CAF 100. I literally just continued to feel great. So much that the longer I ran the better I felt, and suddenly started running my half marathon paces with what seemed like moderate effort. I capped it off around the mile 9-10 with the last regular Maurten Gel. So from my limited expereince, I can say that I definitely felt a difference and will probably alternate with them during my Marathon. Sorry for the long Reply. Congrats on the Chicago Half!! You killed it. Can't wait to see the race breakdown video soon. :)

the caffeine delivery is right on, for better or worse

It was so friggin hot

i might have to investigate further. i bought pills, but i was told that i had to carry them in a ziplock bag to as to avoid getting them wet or they would start foaming. i think for a product like salt, the delivery method makes or breaks it. because at the end of the day, i can just eat 50 cents worth of pretzels on the course (which I did last year).

​@@kofuzi The "Fastchews" come in a 60ct. bottle (which you would not want to carry or swallow while running), small 10ct. "packets" (which are really flat), and small 10ct. rolls. I tried carrying the roll, but found peeling away the outer paper and foil rather cumbersome while running much like Rolaids/Tums. I also tried the packets, and took several packets on a long run, as I new the last remaining few in each packet may get wet with sweat and would dissolve . But they didn't seem to get wet, so all was good. The real benefit of the packets is that they'll fit/slide in, most anywhere. Hope this helps ......... Best of luck !!!

that's very helpful.

Thanks for the review & information on the Maurten caf product. Good luck in Chicago, I’m running as well, it’s my hometown race.

There was a lady giving out pretzels out of a giant bowl during Chicago 2018. That was perfect for me.

I’m not familiar with chemix. Sounds interesting

Get the ok from your heart doctor only do half scoops!

It’s curious, if nothing else

when gel100 first came out, i bought a box. then i would go to a running store to pick up a couple at a time. when the maurten unofficial came out, i bought a box. i'm thinking for the caf100, i'll probably by them a couple at a time.

my non-doctor feedback would be to consult a medical professional. that being said, if it's increased mileage that's causing it, i'd try to pull back on the mileage and hit the bike or other non-impact aerobic activity to keep that aerobic load high.

because of the relatively low salt, i personally find these most compelling for cool weather racing. like 40-60 degrees F

i'll go over my marathon race plan in a video next week. i won't have anyone handing me things from the course. but if that lady around mile 9 has a giant bowl of pretzels again, i will definitely grab a handful.

to answer the question directly, 4 or 5 gels for the marathon.

@@kofuzi Thanks! That is helpful!

I am not familiar with the sugar/caffeine metrics off the top of my head. but I do recall that the taste of the Honey Stinger gels that I have tried left much to be desired.

i don't really mess with pre-workout. i usually have coffee (~200mg caffeine) and have a cookie or waffle (~20-30g carbs?)

I am not familiar

cold and rainy is my wheelhouse

Those are pretty big too though

I use the same ones too. The orange flavour is nasty though, tastes like medicine. I prefer the lemon and lime one or apple one

A good price

Always happy to be the guinnea pig!

i had the 160. i didn't find it remarkable one way or the other. a lot of people had the 320 the night before the 20 mile group run, but i didn't get a chance to talk to anyone about that.

i think it might depend on what else you have in your system. i took them again on another run where i had a bit more in my belly at the time of ingestion, and it didn't quite get the jolt

That seems like a lot of work and then Im not sure I’d want to carry a soft flask. But I like this concept for trail running

Yes

I’d be concerned about having enough salt (I’m not familiar with your bottle drink). I’d also be concerned that every six miles might be a bit too spread apart. Maybe could you squeeze in another gel?

most people like water after or with their gel. i don't necessarily need them that way. i used to space them out every 6 miles. then 5. now maybe a little more frequently than that. it depends on how hard you're working, how hot it is, how you're feeling. you should experiment

Depends on what vendors bring, but I would say probably not. But there is a fleet feet in the area of the expo. I’m sure they’ll have it (since they carry maurten gel100). Otherwise, heartbreak hill run co has it. I don’t have any confirmed info on other retailers.

@@kofuzi Thanks, ya i checked FF, says they have some online.. hopefully have 1 or 2 left for me tomorrow. I will look for ya this weekend! Have fun and good luck on Sunday!

Yes. I’ll be bringing two

My general rule is that I want gels for every run longer than 10 miles, and I will then have one every 5 miles

@@kofuzi ok thank you

play doh

kofuzi #thatdadlife

probably note, but it might depend on how much time there would from the time i could leave my house and when the race started

Too much sugar before a race raises your insulin. I like to give my metabolism at least 45 min of running before adding carbs

Petty exciting product

Does an apple have 100mg of caffeine?

@@kofuzi I'll be running around with a pot of coffee in hand next time.. #checkmate

Can’t carry a bag of apples, but hoping to see someone with a bag running this weekend.

muscle lockup vs tired

not a fan, i get the runs after drinking 2 cans of it.

@@jjlin456 I thought they came in bottles or powder? Not a fan and still drink it?

@@emmanueleng1160 I got them in cans, only tried a few times to clear the cans I have. Stopped using them totally

@@jjlin456 ooo I see.

I use the powder. Great taste no stomach issues and reduced muscle cramping on long runs.

apple watch with stryd and also a polar vantage v

strava data is from polar vantage v

What’s your thoughts about polar vantage v vs Apple Watch?

Ivan Drago vs Rocky. Two of the best. Completely different approaches.

kofuzi thanks Ive been ussing the Huma+ mixed with Honey Stinger Waffles and salt tabs, and carrying my own bottle of water with Tailwind lol this could be my fuel for my next moth Marine Corps Marathon 50K, thanks Kofuzi, you all the time helping and interacting with your followers.

However much your body needs +1

Zero

About 4-5 if you're also drinking sports drinks is probably enough

That’s what I said

i've tried them ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-14vxY6UwYhQ.html

Are you supposed to chug pre workout drinks? Or do you consume the two cups of coffee worth of caffeine over time?

@@kofuzi I believe most people try to consume it prior to their workouts, at least that's what the gym rats tell me. Not sure about the running community

if you do the math, you'd have to carry a box with you if you are a normal person running a marathon

which one?

kofuzi sorry lol the one you’re wearing in your house while talking about the gel

@@Tomahawkbeast it's a bit too fashun for me, but i like it. i've only run in it once so far, as it's been too hot, but things are cooling down now.