I’ve been sponsored by PowerBar for five years now as a member of their Team Elite. This group includes athletes and coaches of all kinds across many sports, but each and every one of them is interested in the growth both of their sport and of an active, healthy community around them.
I first used PowerBar products in competition and training way back in the late 90s, but I gained a new appreciation for the diversity of product during my training for the Twin Cities marathon and the preparation and swim of the English Channel in 2004. I stick to a few staples and often bring in samples or a jug of mixed Recovery formula to practice. These are my favorites:
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- This is THE bar. I can eat these every day. The right texture and flavor to fool you into thinking you’re not eating an energy bar.
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- tasty, tiny little snacks that get passed around often.
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- My non-caffeinated gel for when I need some fuel but don’t want too much caffeine
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- Just sweet enough to be the right gummi for a workout.
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- Truly my favorite fuel. The protein in the mix stops you from getting that hungry stomach feeling in a long workout (yes- I use it for workouts), and when the water is cold, this is the best flavor when warmed up.
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- This is my caffeinated gel. In longer (and especially colder) swims, I like something with a bit of caffeinated zing to it that doesn’t upset my stomach. These are double-caffeinated, so I’ll have one about every 60-90 minutes for a long burst of energy when things get rough.