Garfield2010 Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 Ok so Midmar is coming up. Coming of some very good training. So this week I need to recover. Doing 1 hour gym session consisitng of easy running and cycling and swimming and some steam bathing etc. Taking the following pills:- 1.) Cramp Block x 2 per day. If I do this for a week before the race then I dont cramp. Its seems to work better then just shoving them down during the race 2.) 2 x Moducare per day because who wants do get sick? 3.) 2 x Stamino Growth or somehting like that... What else should I take? L-Glutamine? Does all of these actually make a difference? Also the week after the Midmar I have to do the Otter trail run. So I need a super recovery shake for right after the race. Cant make it fresh so is there something off the shelves from Dischem you guys can recommend?
fabes Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 2 x beers on Monday3 x beers Tuesday4 x beers Wednesdayand you know how the rest of it goes Seems to settle the nerves Good Luck scotty, Garfield2010, Escapee.. and 2 others 5
walkerr Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 2 x beers on Monday3 x beers Tuesday4 x beers Wednesdayand you know how the rest of it goes Seems to settle the nerves Good Luck I was just about to post "Beer" but you beat me to it with a much more rigorous and structured regime
Bianchi Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 USN Recover Max after the race This. It tastes really crap but it works. It really works. And really well.
fabes Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 I was just about to post "Beer" but you beat me to it with a much more rigorous and structured regime You see i am doing Ironman in April and i believe in getting the nutrition part of the training right from the word go. I started training a while ago
walkerr Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 You see i am doing Ironman in April and i believe in getting the nutrition part of the training right from the word go. I started training a while ago Ah yes - I hear that Beer is an essential part of any Ironman training programme fabes 1
Bianchi Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 Ah yes - I hear that Beer is an essential part of any training programme FTFY. walkerr 1
Garfield2010 Posted October 2, 2012 Author Posted October 2, 2012 Ok but how about L-Glutamine? Should I take it pre or post race? What do you guys think about corn syrup?
JGR Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 Garf if you havent been using it or tried it yet i wouldnt mess around to much with new stuff your body might have an issue with (unless you are using this as a testing race to try new things). A few race tips I would recommend are: 1. get a good nights sleep the Friday night (presumming race is Sun). I find i get nervous the night before and dont sleep well2. do you equipment prep way in advance to keep yuor mind at ease3. I have tried this but read it the other day and though it could be helpful. Take your training notes/log/diary and read over it the night before, re-live the training and draw confidence frmo the km's in the bag4. remember to have fun5. make sure you buy beer the day before (once again presumming its sunday) Good luck dude! walkerr and fabes 2
walkerr Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 (edited) Ok but how about L-Glutamine? Should I take it pre or post race? What do you guys think about corn syrup? Glutamine is billed as helping with both your immune system & muscle repair/recovery. I add a small amount to plain water after every training session. I don't like using it during an event - but that is a purely personal thing to do with possible side effects Edited October 2, 2012 by walkerr
fabes Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 Ok but how about L-Glutamine? Should I take it pre or post race? What do you guys think about corn syrup?As far a I know L-glutamine is more for recovery I may be wrong
walkerr Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 Garf if you havent been using it or tried it yet i wouldnt mess around to much with new stuff your body might have an issue with (unless you are using this as a testing race to try new things). A few race tips I would recommend are: 1. get a good nights sleep the Friday night (presumming race is Sun). I find i get nervous the night before and dont sleep well2. do you equipment prep way in advance to keep yuor mind at ease3. I have tried this but read it the other day and though it could be helpful. Take your training notes/log/diary and read over it the night before, re-live the training and draw confidence frmo the km's in the bag4. remember to have fun5. make sure you buy beer the day before (once again presumming its sunday) Good luck dude! Good advice
Wyatt Earp Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 S.A. breweries do those nice quarts nowadays
jcza Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 Ok but how about L-Glutamine? Should I take it pre or post race? What do you guys think about corn syrup? I'm not sure what L-Glutamine is but I take a teaspoon of USN Glutamine every night. Seems to help with recovery (or it's just a story in my head)
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