SWBKRUN Mentor Group-"Off Season?" What is that?!! (Page 100)

SSMinnow - 2009-06-10 11:52 AM

swbkrun - 2009-06-10 11:39 AM

"Normal" by my standards.  I would rather carry less water (weight) and load up these, then grab water if/when neeeded.  That is usually what I take on my training rides, so I stick with what I train with (for the most part).  There have been races where stuff just doesn't go well and you need to make the necessary changes.  I have dropped nutrition before and have to make due with what is on the course.  Your ability to adapt will help you in the long run.  Luckily I don't have too sensitive of a stomach (eat my words right.. 1/2 Iron this weekend...Something is going to happen  now!!!) and can make do out on the course....

Look out, dumb question ahead.....do you stop at these aid stations?  I always hear about these "mixing this and mixing that" stories during the race, but I never quite understand how it happens.   I cannot imagine doing it on the fly.

To answer your question, I have not mixed gels and H20, but it is on my list of things to try.   In the link Tracy provided, there was a discussion of using Carb Pro and Nunn's together.  I LOVE CarbPro because it settles well, but I HATE Nunn's.  I am trying to figure out the best way to ingest the electrolytes.  I would really like to slam a few Endurolytes and be done with it, but it takes time for them to digest and it probably isn't enough, even given my size.  On top of all that, I am supposed to figure out how to add protein into this conncoction. Ugh.  Too complicated.  I want one thing in one bottle.

Thanks for asking that question Suzy, I'm kind of baffled as to how it all works!  So I just got my Infinit Special Formula and used it on my trainer ride this morning.  I might add a little bit of cyto to it for flavor.  But I was thinking of using my aerodrink for 2 scoops = 232 cal and a bottle on the downtube with another 2 scoops =232 cal and then a bottle of water in my other holder which I can refill along the way.  I just don't think I can drink it if it's too concentrated. 

Then two bags of clif shots in my fuel box.  And a couple of gels in my tri shirt.  It seems like a lot of calories for 56 miles, but I did finish my sport drink for the olympic this past weekend along with one bag of clif shots and half of a bottle of water.  I'm going to try it out on a long ride this weekend and will let you know how it goes.  As per Steve's advice I think I'll switch to just water about 30 min before the end to see how my stomach feels and run about 15 minutes. 

Who's racing this weekend?

so far :
Steve - Boise
Roni -Boise
Suzy - duathlon

Anyone else???????????