Endurance Nutrition

Discussion in 'Health' started by Faust29, Jun 24, 2015.


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  1. Sidewalk

    Sidewalk iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    The road is where I call home
    Name:
    Josh
    Current Bike:
    N+1
    "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants."

    -Michael Pollan

    I am not too good at it, I eat too much meat and not enough plants. But I honestly believe that if you do just this one thing, you don't need any supplements or other anything else to improve performance.
     
  2. Stubborn Approach

    Stubborn Approach Member

    Location:
    Irvine
    Name:
    Tony
    Current Bike:
    2022 Pivot Firebird
    Your last sentence describes me to a T. I don’t supplement anything & get most of my nutrients from whole plant foods. Been doing it for over 2 years now, same with my partner. Never been faster or stronger in my life & finally have my cholesterol & blood pressure under control without Rx. Wish I did it sooner.
     
  3. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
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    I had the Watermelon Salt yesterday with 24oz of water after an intense 2:35 ride, and it was super tasty and went down easy. I don’t know if it helped physically but I think it did so there you go.
     
  4. scottay

    scottay Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Gods Country
    Name:
    Scottay
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  5. hill^billy

    hill^billy iMTB Rockstah

    FEEL THE PAIN!!!
     
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  6. scottay

    scottay Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Gods Country
    Name:
    Scottay
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    When you cant walk or pedal due to cramps, you have no choice but to "feel the pain" !
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  7. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Simi Valley
    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
    Most of the people I know that suffer from cramping use these....
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  8. hill^billy

    hill^billy iMTB Rockstah

    Ah, Hammer made in the USA! Amazing, there you go Scottay.
     
  9. Obsidian

    Obsidian iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Costa Mesa
    Name:
    Obsidian
    Current Bike:
    27.5 Intense Tracer
    I take these. Freakin' Liver King FTW! (do not add Liver King to your Insta. He is crazy.). :Roflmao

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  10. scottay

    scottay Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Gods Country
    Name:
    Scottay
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    Thanks, just ordered some Hammer. Guess I gotta actually ride hard now to see if they work!? lol
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  11. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Simi Valley
    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
    The only time I've ever used them was 90 miles into a hard century and it was in the 90s. They worked.

    That being said, I very rarely cramp and it's usually several hours after the ride. Even after hard effort. Could it be the Tailwind? :whistling:
     
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  12. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Can't be... Those guys that run 100 miles across the desert don't know :poop:. :Roflmao:laugh:

    I cramped the other night when we were out to dinner a few hours after the race. I was fine, and then all of a sudden, it felt like an icepick in my right leg. Thankfully it didn't last long and I didn't scream like a little girl in the packed restaurant. Tailwind... :thumbsup:
     
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  13. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    I'm going to make another SHOUT-OUT to LMNT. I had two packets, each mixed with about 30 oz. of water after 27 miles and 2,500' of climbing, and my recovery for the second half of my ride on Sunday was noteworthy. I felt as good on the Morton Peak climb as I did in mile 2 of the ride. Never mind the amount of climbing I did...because the climbing part was for recovery when trying to keep up with Burt and Matt on the DH, which was far more tiring. Anyway, I am sold on LMNT and recommend it for those who ride 35 MTB miles in 7 weeks and then take on a 50-miler the following Sunday.
    https://drinklmnt.com/
     
  14. Obsidian

    Obsidian iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Costa Mesa
    Name:
    Obsidian
    Current Bike:
    27.5 Intense Tracer
    Everyone has been raving about LMNT, so I picked up an 8-pack sampler. That lets me try all of their core flavors. I like how it does not have any sugar, which is why I stopped using Liquid I.V. Looking forward to giving it a try. :thumbsup:
     
  15. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    Have you tried this salty stuff yet?
     
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  16. Obsidian

    Obsidian iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Costa Mesa
    Name:
    Obsidian
    Current Bike:
    27.5 Intense Tracer
    Yes, I used the samples up and ordered another 30 pack of the Citrus. Good stuff.
     
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  17. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    My favorite is watermelon and then lemon habanero. It will take me a long time to use my stash, but it should still be fine in a few years.
     
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  18. Danimal

    Danimal iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Mission Viejo
    Name:
    Dan
    Current Bike:
    Epic Evo
    Just finished my liquid iv and was thinking of get some more, so good timing. Just ordered the sample pack, so thanks for the heads up! interested to see if I like it.
     
  19. scan

    scan iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    fran allas
    Current Bike:
    Scott Spark
  20. mtbMike

    mtbMike iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    PRESCOTT!!!
    Name:
    Mike
    Current Bike:
    Ibis HD5, Ripley & Mojo 4
    I rarely cramp but use pickle juice when I do. It always works for me. I have a couple friends that swear by mustard packets and one guy buys some concoction he found OTC at Pep Boys.....yes, Pep Boys, a few years ago.
     
  21. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Simi Valley
    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
    I had massive cramps years ago while doing a century that I wasn't prepared for. About 85 miles in, one of the SAG stops had ham and mustard sandwiches. 15 minutes after eating that sandwich, I felt like I could do another century. Mustard for the win!
     
  22. Obsidian

    Obsidian iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Costa Mesa
    Name:
    Obsidian
    Current Bike:
    27.5 Intense Tracer
    The flavors were hit or miss for me.
    I liked the four fruit ones about equally. The chocolate was not very good. The unflavored was just nasty, but that one is probably intended to be mixed with something other than just water.

    The two spicy ones were good but I would not want to drink them after a ride because spicy does not = refreshing for me. I am glad I tried them all though so I know which ones not to order as they are not exactly cheap.
     
  23. scan

    scan iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    fran allas
    Current Bike:
    Scott Spark
    I carry mustard packets for that reason
     
  24. mtbMike

    mtbMike iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    PRESCOTT!!!
    Name:
    Mike
    Current Bike:
    Ibis HD5, Ripley & Mojo 4
    I also ordered it and have only tried the orange flavor but have to say, it’s the BEST tasting electrolyte stuff I’ve ever had.
     


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