JJDT Posted September 6, 2012 Share My 14 year old son is doing adventure racing, which includes cycling(MTB), running, absailing etc. which will be done in teams of 4.This will be done in the format where they will have to locate various check points on a terrain using maps. They will be out basically the whole day 8hours + and will only be in the main transition point once or twice.Apart from energy drinks what else do you reccomend food wise that they can carry with them in their backpacks and at the transition point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 6, 2012 Share at the age of 14 I wouldn't recommend anything more than good old game, bananas, nuts, raisins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojopup Posted September 6, 2012 Share Go chat to the guys at Dis-Chem they are clued up as to what he could use. But I would think that what Karma has said re what food to use is rather sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enticement Posted September 6, 2012 Share EXTREME caution! Most supplements are for a reason marked "Not for children under 12". The only one that has been designed for youngsters is SporsMax - MrPrice has now contracted SportsMax for all its athletes! Contact Jaco at 0828011427. Also be very weary for advice from some big pharmacies. If you desperately need to buy from one of them, I strongly suggest you look at SOLAL. Their products (and the ingredients they use) are expensive but also very well researched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enticement Posted September 6, 2012 Share at the age of 14 I wouldn't recommend anything more than good old game, bananas, nuts, raisins... Â Definately not the Game, too much goodies that cause spike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted September 6, 2012 Share Available soon it seems.......Age from 5 and up...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr SingleTrack Posted September 6, 2012 Share Peanut butter samies, altyd lekker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr SingleTrack Posted September 6, 2012 Share Available soon it seems.......Age from 5 and up......no way in hell i'll allow my kid to use all this crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted September 6, 2012 Share Do not go to the guys here at Dischem. They are serious knuckle dragger's and I am sure will not be good for a 14 yr old.For heavens sake, 14 yrs old! Listen to Karma!This is how it starts............ Enticement 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclewizz Posted September 6, 2012 Share I'd stock to a low GI diet, especially since he needs to compete for 8+ hrs.Have a look at the 32Gi website, all their products can be used by children. I'd advise oats, low gi sarmies, etc.and low fibre foods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted September 6, 2012 Share 14 year old isn't that a tad young to do 8 hour endurance events...someone has to ask? wouldn't it be better to be out riding skateboards, bmx, surfing, flying kites, playing pavement cricket / rugby etc.... Akon, Enticement and Sepia 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted September 6, 2012 Share 14 year old isn't that a tad young to do 8 hour endurance events...someone has to ask?  Yip.....I was wondering the same thing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nofearnofun Posted September 6, 2012 Share at the age of 14 I wouldn't recommend anything more than good old game, bananas, nuts, raisins... +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nofearnofun Posted September 6, 2012 Share Peanut butter, raisins,banana and barone in the trusty old blender.... was carrying little packets of the stuff on me and even started using it on toast before races Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nofearnofun Posted September 6, 2012 Share 14 year old isn't that a tad young to do 8 hour endurance events...someone has to ask? wouldn't it be better to be out riding skateboards, bmx, surfing, flying kites, playing pavement cricket / rugby etc.... technically he is out "cycling(MTB), running, absailing etc." haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted September 6, 2012 Share 14 ?8 hour event. Ja I might see a dude who will be hating sport by matric. But at the OP.At his age he don't need no supplement yoh, his body is young and agile enough to heal and recover itself quickly enough.Potatoes, boiled egg or two, fruit daintees and biltong with lots of fluid. Enticement 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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