Odinson Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 Has anyone experimented with beet root juice? Apparently the nitrates in it can help with endurance efforts. Usually taken before an event and 'dosing' during the days leading up to it. Obviously it's no silver bullet, but if it helps even marginally, could be interesting. The available results suggest that supplementation with beetroot juice can improve cardiorespiratory endurance in athletes by increasing efficiency, which improves performance at various distances, increases time to exhaustion at submaximal intensities, and may improve the cardiorespiratory performance at anaerobic threshold intensities and maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max). Although the literature shows contradictory data, the findings of other studies lead us to hypothesize that supplementing with beetroot juice could mitigate the ergolytic effects of hypoxia on cardiorespiratory endurance in athletes. It cannot be stated that the combination of beetroot juice with other supplements has a positive or negative effect on cardiorespiratory endurance, but it is possible that the effects of supplementation with beetroot juice can be undermined by interaction with other supplements such as caffeine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28067808
Chris_ Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 Has anyone experimented with beet root juice? Apparently the nitrates in it can help with endurance efforts. Usually taken before an event and 'dosing' during the days leading up to it. Obviously it's no silver bullet, but if it helps even marginally, could be interesting. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28067808 Beetroot is a natural vasodialator I think. Increased blood flow must be good for endurance (?) This topic gets a lot of attention in strength training (boet), haven't read the endurance side
Odinson Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 Beetroot is a natural vasodialator I think. Increased blood flow must be good for endurance (?) This topic gets a lot of attention in strength training (boet), haven't read the endurance side I'll drink it even if it's just for the placebo effect. Chris_ 1
Edgar Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 Beetroot is a natural vasodialator I think. Increased blood flow must be good for endurance (?) This topic gets a lot of attention in strength training (boet), haven't read the endurance side I would not recommend it on the day, it has certain laxative qualities as well. Definitely should be part of your normal diet though.
Hacc Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 I would not recommend it on the day, it has certain laxative qualities as well. Definitely should be part of your normal diet though.That is what happened to me on Saturday... I used Aim's beet powder... I was literally running from garage to garage. I guess your digestive system needs to get used to it.
Stretch Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 Just means there's more chocolate mousse for me then...I can do that no problem!
Andrew Steer Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 I can do that no problem!Can you guys please not talk about laxatives and chocolate mousse in successive posts... ScottCM, SwissVan, Stretch and 3 others 6
Let's Ride Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 Have you guys ever run up a hill and past a cyclist? Can't believe it happened to me going up Southern Cross Drive this weekend. Passed a couple people. Wasn't even running fast. 5 min/km candz1 1
Mudsimus Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) Has anyone experimented with beet root juice? Apparently the nitrates in it can help with endurance efforts. Usually taken before an event and 'dosing' during the days leading up to it. Obviously it's no silver bullet, but if it helps even marginally, could be interesting. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28067808I did. It works, no joke. I used it daily in smoothies and before a hard run I had a glass off 100% beetroot juice. Its hard to describe but it made a massive difference. Only cons, my pee was blood red for weeks, and after about 3 weeks of my beetroot regime it started to give me the worst nausea imaginable. I couldn't stomach it since. Edited October 7, 2019 by Mudsimus SwissVan 1
b-rad Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 Has anyone experimented with beet root juice? Apparently the nitrates in it can help with endurance efforts. Usually taken before an event and 'dosing' during the days leading up to it. Obviously it's no silver bullet, but if it helps even marginally, could be interesting. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28067808Berlin Marathon nutrition supplier, ultraSports had beetroot based gels at one of the tables and also betroot energy drink. Was surprisingly good. Odinson 1
b-rad Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 Is anyone using the Maurten products?It is ridiculously expensive, so I am wondering if it is worth giving it a try.I have read a couple of reviews and they all seem positive.I use them. Normally only on long runs or races. It's water all other times. I've always been super nervous of what I drink during a run and normally just resort to water but have found the Maurten drink mix really good. I used to drink 32Gi and it resulted in pit stops. The Maurten drink is really easy to take in and easy on the stomach. I also use the Maurten gel. Never been a fan of gels but the Maurten is just so easy to digest.
b-rad Posted October 7, 2019 Posted October 7, 2019 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.A friend of mine swears by a product called Generation Ucan. Also makes a paste out of their powder.
Stretch Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 Ineos challenge this weekend chaps https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a29246282/how-to-watch-kipchoge-ineos-challenge/?utm_campaign=socialflowFBRW&utm_medium=social-media&utm_source=facebook Pieter-za, shaper and Hacc 3
dave303e Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 Have you guys ever run up a hill and past a cyclist? Can't believe it happened to me going up Southern Cross Drive this weekend. Passed a couple people. Wasn't even running fast. 5 min/km It happens more often than cyclists care to admit.....
Jehosefat Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 It happens more often than cyclists care to admit..... Especially as the hills get steeper. Then the mechanical advantage you get from a bike gets cancelled out by the extra weight of it.
Barry Stuart Posted October 8, 2019 Posted October 8, 2019 Have you guys ever run up a hill and past a cyclist? Can't believe it happened to me going up Southern Cross Drive this weekend. Passed a couple people. Wasn't even running fast. 5 min/km In fairness, I find it a lot easier running up a hill than cycling up it. My wife told me that twice at Delta Park when she's overtaken a cyclist up that long hill they've pulled over and pretended to look at their chain like there's something wrong with the bike. SwissVan, Andrew Steer, Chris_ and 1 other 4
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