Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[tjommies3]

Ouch! That Maurten stuff ain't cheap. 

 

I'd like to keep it simple for an upcoming marathon, something like a date and nut bar, but chewing and running might be an issue. 

 

I bite smaller portions more often because if you take it at the wrong time, like whilst struggling to breathe, you will choke.

[Iron]

When it comes to fuels its always tricky as we all react differently to products. For me its been cyctomax for yours but of late my Mrs and I have been using Tailwind and must say its been fine for us .

[L46]

Always do the math of how many litres of Coke you can buy for the same price, it will possibly take you further

[Mudsimus]

Always do the math of how many litres of Coke you can buy for the same price, it will possibly take you further

Vanzweel is this you?

[Edgar]

Thanks, yes, I will test it before my marathon. 

I had a terrible "loo" run on Saturday because I tried a new product.

 

I know you have tried lots of different options. 

 

It might be worth giving Future Life a try. I mix a table spoon of the powder in a zip lock and run with that. When I need fuel i'll mix it with water and then bite a hole in the corner and squeeze it out. 

 

Easy on the stomach and hydrating at the same time. 

 

A new discovery was the Adapt Nut+Seed bars. They have them at Jacksons Real Food.

[Hacc]

I know you have tried lots of different options. 

 

It might be worth giving Future Life a try. I mix a table spoon of the powder in a zip lock and run with that. When I need fuel i'll mix it with water and then bite a hole in the corner and squeeze it out. 

 

Easy on the stomach and hydrating at the same time. 

 

A new discovery was the Adapt Nut+Seed bars. They have them at Jacksons Real Food.

Thanks for this!! I eat Future Life before my runs, never thought of running with it. 

 

[candz1]

I think id also be keen to try this Future life idea.  I run with nothing, grab a water sachet as I go passed a table and I realised when I did Cape Town marathon that perhaps I need to drink something more than water and eat something...

[L46]

Vanzweel is this you?

 

Hahaha thank goodness not, I was just joking with the coke statement.  I retract the word "Coke" in my first statement and replace it with "biltong" to avoid any confusion with that redneck. :-)

[Stretch]

I know you have tried lots of different options.

 

It might be worth giving Future Life a try. I mix a table spoon of the powder in a zip lock and run with that. When I need fuel i'll mix it with water and then bite a hole in the corner and squeeze it out.

 

Easy on the stomach and hydrating at the same time.

 

A new discovery was the Adapt Nut+Seed bars. They have them at Jacksons Real Food.

My gawd that sounds revolting...I struggle with future life at the best of times... During a run I would never handle it

[candz1]

You have a unrefined, cheap palate Stretch hahahaha...Futurelife is the best!

[Jewbacca]

Supplements are a funny thing. 

 

All the stupid things I have done on foot and on the bike or paddling etc I have steered away from most of the products.

 

For long stuff (6hours plus) on the trail I take a bottle on Ensure and get through that early on. I then drink water and if it's a super long day I take some Game powder for a last 5-10km kick.

 

I try to rather eat real food like cheese and biltong and fruit and a sandwich.

 

My stomach falls apart on gu and tailwind and hammer and and and... It's just not good at dealing with science made in a lab.

 

Electrolyte drinks like drip drop are good on a multi day race accompanied by food.

 

There is no magic formula that substitutes time on your feet and the right training. I will smash some avocado and chocolate blended up and put into sachets for a road marathon. That will put a spring in your step!

[dave303e]

I find you need to match your food to your intensity.

 

When I am flat out then Gu Gels or tailwind.

If my hr is 150-165 I can get down jelly babies, energdade jelleys, date bombs soft foods etc.

Below 150 then real food works best.

 

But ya each to their own...

[Stretch]

You have a unrefined, cheap palate Stretch hahahaha...Futurelife is the best!

I battle with anything like that... Can't do pronutro either..or banana...or butternut... Anything with that dense texture

[Edgar]

My gawd that sounds revolting...I struggle with future life at the best of times... During a run I would never handle it

 

Stretch, you are just a lot more sophisticated than I am.

[Edgar]

I battle with anything like that... Can't do pronutro either..or banana...or butternut... Anything with that dense texture

 

 

A lot of people battle with the lactose powder in Pro Nutro. 

 

That's why the futurelife mix is in liquid form, nothing to chew your way through. 

[Chris_]

I battle with anything like that... Can't do pronutro either..or banana...or butternut... Anything with that dense texture

 

Just means there's more chocolate mousse for me then...