WTF is Power Gel?

Power gel.  Seriously?

It sounds absolutely disgusting.

Is it absolutely disgusting?

Don't tell me.  I don't want to know.

I think I have to eat it now.  I think it's what real athletes do.  At least, it's what athletes sponsored by Gatorade do.  I keep seeing references to it as I'm researching triathlons.   One web site for an event heralded it as a perk, "we provide power gel!"  I'm not convinced.  At all.  

It's probably expensive too, right?  I know it's expensive.  That's how they get you.  They concoct these high-priced supplements and then assault you with images of perfectly toned abs and asses until you start believing if you don't consume their "scientifically formulated" products you'll be a weak and flabby loser forever.  I recently overheard a woman in the grocery store extolling a certain brand of protein bar to her girlfriend. 

         "They have so much protein, it's crazy!  And they aren't many calories."

         "Hmmm....  But do they taste, like, you know, protein bars?"

         "Well, yeah they do, but they have so much protein!"

And there's the rub.  The things athletes are supposed to eat are often revolting.  Oh you get used to them, but Hershey ain't got nothing to worry about.  I have one brand of protein shake I drink through a straw because, while it does taste like chocolate, it smells like death.  And that's one of my favorites.

You know what, to hell with it.  I'm going to take one for the team.  I'm going to try power gel and report my findings.  Stay tuned...

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