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textbookonewk

2009-07-13 7:42 PM

Subject: Cheap "Gatorade" substitute?

First an Introduction. I've been lurking for about a month now, but haven't posted. I decided to do my first tri, PBR in october, and i'm five weeks into the 16 week swim focused sprint program. Everything is going well so far, and I have even conned 3 others to do it with me.

Now for my question.

Money is tight, and I'm looking fo a cheap recovery/sports drink. I have been using Endurox at half strength, and cutting Gatorade with water (cheaper and better IMO). I know there are plenty of recipes for this kind of thing, would just like to here what the experts are using.

Thanks In Advance,
Matt

gamebofh

2009-07-13 7:53 PM

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Arizona

Subject: RE: Cheap "Gatorade" substitute?

I buy the powered PowerAde (you can get Gatorade too, but I don't like the
lemon/lime that much) at about any grocery store. It's much more
economical that way.

I like it because I can mix it 1/2 strength. Full strength is just
too strong.

Oh, and try beer. Also a good electrolyte drink.

-Jot

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HigherPrimate

2009-07-13 8:16 PM

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Master

1882

Chandler, Arizona

Subject: RE: Cheap "Gatorade" substitute?

If you have a Cosco or Sams Club members ship you can get canasters of powered gatorade/powerade for cheap. The one I buy makes 9 gallons. I only use it on long rides/runs (lasting more then 2 hours) and as a source of carbs in recovery drinks. They last forever and are dirt cheap when you compare the price per serving to buying it already made.

I think if you search the nutrition forum you'll be able to find a recipe for a home made gatorade alternative that would be even cheaper.

Edited by Mirg 2009-07-13 8:18 PM

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sportyj

2009-07-13 8:31 PM

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Elite

3602

Mesa, AZ

Subject: RE: Cheap "Gatorade" substitute?

WELCOME!

You might find this article handy:

Article

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chile7473

2009-07-13 8:41 PM

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Mesa	Subject: RE: Cheap "Gatorade" substitute? You can always buy a bottle of endurolytes and then just drink water with it. Also, GU2O and heed also seem to cost less than Gatorade and yet taste better. My Race Log

tkd.teacher

2009-07-13 9:38 PM

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Elite

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Gilbert, Az.

Subject: RE: Cheap "Gatorade" substitute?

textbookonewk - 2009-07-13 5:42 PM First an Introduction. I've been lurking for about a month now, but haven't posted. I decided to do my first tri, PBR in october, and i'm five weeks into the 16 week swim focused sprint program. Everything is going well so far, and I have even conned 3 others to do it with me.

Now for my question.

Money is tight, and I'm looking fo a cheap recovery/sports drink. I have been using Endurox at half strength, and cutting Gatorade with water (cheaper and better IMO). I know there are plenty of recipes for this kind of thing, would just like to here what the experts are using.

Thanks In Advance,
Matt

You can also go by a brewers store and get plain maltodextrin for incredibly cheap and make your own with that. Lot of recipes out there with that as a base.

John

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textbookonewk

2009-07-14 8:22 AM

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Subject: RE: Cheap "Gatorade" substitute?

gamebofh - Oh, and try beer. Also a good electrolyte drink.

I've got that one covered, hence the need for a CHEAP recovery drink.

sportyj - 2009-07-13 6:31 PM WELCOME! You might find this article handy: Article

Thats a good article, I'll give those recipes a try! I found a couple of others using combinations of Kool Aid, Oj, sugar, salt, etc. I'll have to start experimenting and maybe come up with my own unique recipe.

The comments brought up a good question about chocolate milk. I had heard about drinking 1% chocolate milk for a great recovery drink, but can I use skim milk with choc syrup/powder for similar results?

Guess I probably should have posted this in the nutrition forum

etselec444

2009-07-14 9:07 AM

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Subject: RE: Cheap "Gatorade" substitute?

mmmm chocolate milk! I say go for it with the skim and see how you feel afterwards I think it woudl be pretty similiar to 1%.

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rotordean

2009-07-14 10:54 AM

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Tempe

Subject: RE: Cheap "Gatorade" substitute?

Like Chile said I happen to use Thermolyte (electrolyte tablets) for training and racing and grab my calories with whatever is laying around. Triple Sports and Tri Sports carry it.

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Slidell4life

2009-07-14 11:11 AM

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