iron07
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| 03/21/2007 6:25 PM |
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I am trying all different things out on my long rides, curious what works for others. I have tried perpectium from Hammer but it takes like garbage in my opinion and now am using Infinit. So far that seems ok. Other suggestions?
For the run I plan on using the Gatorade Endurance that is provided. If people care to divuldge their secrets I am all ears. |
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dlfairch
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| 03/22/2007 2:36 PM |
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| Found out thru several races that depending on the race host to have adequate supply of gels, fluids and amenities is NOT a good idea. Whatever you use make sure & practice utilization in your training and stick w/ what you injest in practice! For me, I like the Gu and GU2O. My body just won't tolerate solid foods. |
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apw0397
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| 03/24/2007 4:31 PM |
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| Last year I used HEED. That worked pretty well, but I'm not a big fan of having to do my nutrition bottle, plus gels, plus salt tablets. So this year I'm going to experiment with Inifinit. All my calories and salt in the same bottle. |
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This is what I do.
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/index-weekly.asp?memberid=22399&year=&month=&day= |
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norb
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| 03/24/2007 6:29 PM |
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irono7,
Gatorade endurance is great stuff and is what is being used during the race, use it in practice. Remember that even the best conditioned athlete can only replace 60 - 80 grams off carbohydrates per hour during an event.
Getting your calories from liquid or semi liquid forms is best. Any caloric expenditure used to digest food during the race will detract from your results.
However, I do add substantial amounts of peanut butter sandwiches during long training days because I would lose far too much weight otherwise.
Good luck to all, Norb |
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norb
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| 03/24/2007 6:29 PM |
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irono7,
Gatorade endurance is great stuff and is what is being used during the race, use it in practice. Remember that even the best conditioned athlete can only replace 60 - 80 grams off carbohydrates per hour during an event.
Getting your calories from liquid or semi liquid forms is best. Any caloric expenditure used to digest food during the race will detract from your results.
However, I do add substantial amounts of peanut butter sandwiches during long training days because I would lose far too much weight otherwise.
Good luck to all, Norb |
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