Nutrition and energy supplement preferences

[HenryS]

I am interested to see what the majority of Hubland prefer in terms of nutritional and energy supplements during races and/or for training. This poll is specifically about commercially available products and not home made mixes. If I have left anything out in the poll, then please mention it in the comments.

 

Multiple choices are allowed if you have more than one preference.

[Andrew_Smith]

Following this thread as I want to start using nutrition (drinks) but really not sure which brand would be the best bet.

 

Have tested Cadence CarboFuel and Biogen for the recovery drink.

[Paddaman]

I find that in races and training for more than 4 hours that energy drinks are very, very, very counter productive.  The problem is that in LSD rides, the body sweats out more water and hydrates than the amounts that are in the drinks  (according to the mix instructions).  This results in a lot of sugars in the belly and no water or hydrates to transport them.  This causes a bonk which can only be reversed with water and hydrates.

Also drink mixes clog up water bladders making hygiene and cleaning difficult.

 

I find separating energy consumption from hydration more manageable.  Rehydrate  and water in bottles and water in Bladder.  Energy is consumed in bar (slower release) and gel (faster release) or tablet.  Real food is King for the really long rides.

 

However, for shorter races and high intensity riding having a energy drink mix in the bottles may be the best and only solution.  You do not want to be fiddling with bars and sachets as you enter a singletrack.

[mecheng89]

Liquids - Water + Rehidrat during IDT sessions, USN EpicPro for long outside rides + races.

 

Nutrition - Gozo during races, bananas and peanut butter bars during training. 

[Fruity]

Been sticking to USN Vita Blitz for the past few years.

 

When it comes to liquid, Isotonic Game, but thought of trying something else - USN Winners Energ. Thinking of getting a tub of USN Pro Enduro, but that will be for longer rides.

 

Edit: I've just read that the Pro Enduro has Beta-Alanine, which can cause tingling. I think I'll stick to the Vita Blitz and Isotonic Game.

 

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[Hamstring]

Water and  Rehidrat with real food nuts,wores and fruit. 

[porqui]

Unidri 20 from Tongaat Hulett

 

About R300 for 25kg and it's the base stuff other energy supliments are made from/of.

[Eveza]

Nutritech Endurade for energy drinks. Tried most of the other brands and of all the brand I find that Endurade and Key360 works the best for me. 

[FirstV8]

Dried pitted dates , cranberry's and a piece of nougat bar and i always have a few slices of apple in my lunch box . No matter the distance of the race / ride i have never used supplements .  

[Vetseun]

Water and  Rehidrat with real food nuts,wores and fruit. [/size]

Whores?!!! Where where,

[Fruity]

Note to self: Don't take Vita Blitz just before your evening gym session.

 

It works with the workout, if you're feeling drained from the day, but you battle to fall asleep.

 

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[ians H2Sport]

Won't use anything with artificial colorants & flavorants, preservatives, additives etc. All we really need is the right carb mix and electrolytes; and real food for long rides/events. 

[mecheng89]

Been sticking to USN Vita Blitz for the past few years.

 

When it comes to liquid, Isotonic Game, but thought of trying something else - USN Winners Energ. Thinking of getting a tub of USN Pro Enduro, but that will be for longer rides.

 

Edit: I've just read that the Pro Enduro has Beta-Alanine, which can cause tingling. I think I'll stick to the Vita Blitz and Isotonic Game.

 

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True story. means you're being supercharged!! 

[mecheng89]

Note to self: Don't take Vita Blitz just before your evening gym session.

 

It works with the workout, if you're feeling drained from the day, but you battle to fall asleep.

 

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100mg caffeine, that's probably why. 

[Fruity]

100mg caffeine, that's probably why. 

And it says on the package, 'Energy for Hours' - I should have remembered that.

[Escapee..]

Note to self: Don't take Vita Blitz just before your evening gym session.

 

It works with the workout, if you're feeling drained from the day, but you battle to fall asleep.

 

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Or you just didnt train hard enough