Not sure how I feel about the gummies--I haven't tried them, but the consistency of the GU is good for me. The thinner gels tend to give me indigestion. I'll pick a few up, and see how I feel about it. I'll pick up the UCAN, too, which sounds like a good idea.
Thanks for the contrary view. Weather and legs permitting, I think I will try to get the miles Thursday or Friday. The mental aspect is important for me, and I should have adequate time to recover. It will give me a chance to practice pacing and fuel, if nothing else. You all seem to be telling me to slow down, and as much as it drives me nuts, I recognize it's probably good advice.
For those in the know, I'm planning on running the Rockaways. Park at Fort Tilden, run back and forth to Breezy Point, and then I can adjust mileage, going in the other direction, on the fly. It will be cool and flat, and I'll take it easy.