Well done with the efforts so far!
I use High 5 Energy Gel when on long runs - I buy it online and get the drums of powder. They come with a little flask thing that holds the same as 10 gels sachets. Because it has a sports lid it is really easy to take and you can also make a sports drink up with the powder.
High 5 is very pallitable too - best one I've found.
As you know I am a very slow runner - I did Abingdon Marathon last year and was out on the road for 7 hrs (we got lost!), from advice I took some gel every mile (or 15 mins) and did't hit the wall despite being out for so long!
Worth a try!

19 weeks of long runs - that makes it sound so close!


 

Thanks Kim, that's just the kind of advice I need. I went straight to their and found they have a free trial on, so some gels are on their way to me already.

Getting lost, what a nightmare. 7 hours doesn't bear thinking about. Not sure I would have made it. Then again I guess we have to be prepared for things not going to plan on the day...


 

A class piece of html there from the owner of the site.


 

No worries Dan!
Hope you get the sample... I got the trail pack and the little belt that comes with it is great as you can run with tissues and keys in the pocket without knowing it's there!