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Meulen - 2010-05-27 7:52 AM I wanted to ask you guys about recovery drinks. Currently, I just it a cliff bar after workouts. Would I see a significant benefit from a recovery drink? What are you guys using? Are there options out there for us natural/organic freeks? Do you use them after every workout, or just hard efforts?

Meulen - 2010-05-26 10:52 AM I wanted to ask you guys about recovery drinks. Currently, I just it a cliff bar after workouts. Would I see a significant benefit from a recovery drink? What are you guys using? Are there options out there for us natural/organic freeks? Do you use them after every workout, or just hard efforts?

kickitinok - 2010-05-27 10:03 AM




Hehe...I'm on a posting spree today.

I like to drink coconut water as a recovery drink. It has all the electrolytes that Gatorade has, but it's all natural and with no sugars added. And it tastes soooooo good. You can get it at health food stores. I just ordered a case yesterday.

I'm glad you asked this question because I was going to ask everyone's advice about hydration/nutrition during a 30 mile bike ride. I have one coming up this Saturday (knee permitting), and I'd like to know how often and how much I should hydrate, and what with? Also, what about nutrition? I'm thinking the ride will take me about 2 - 2.5 hours, depending on hills/wind/heat, etc. 

Meulen - 2010-05-27 7:52 AM I wanted to ask you guys about recovery drinks. Currently, I just it a cliff bar after workouts. Would I see a significant benefit from a recovery drink? What are you guys using? Are there options out there for us natural/organic freeks? Do you use them after every workout, or just hard efforts?

kickitinok - 2010-05-27 10:03 AM
I like to drink coconut water as a recovery drink. It has all the electrolytes that Gatorade has, but it's all natural and with no sugars added. And it tastes soooooo good. You can get it at health food stores. I just ordered a case yesterday.

For 2 hour rides I make sure I'm fully hydrated and fed before hand. If it's quite some time since your last meal I'll either eat a power bar 45 minutes before the ride or do a gel within 15 minutes of ride time. I'll drink between 12-24 oz of water on the ride depending on outside temps and how hard I'm sweating. I'll have a gel with me, but won't take it unless I feel sluggish after an hour.

shmeeg - 2010-05-27 10:39 AM



I use Endurox R4 and chocolate milk.  I DO notice significantly less DOMS w the R4, and chocolate slam is just fackin awesome after a tough workout and has just a good 3:1 ratio of protein:carbs and a little fat as well.  I drink something after every workout.  Not sure what you would use AFA natural/organic ingredients unless you threw some spirulina in milk which would probably make you puke from the taste.  Goggle it, Google will know

shmeeg - 2010-05-26 11:45 AM

I'm trying to find some of this for my smoothies!  Did you order it online?  I can't find it locally anywhere (big surprise).

I get my coconut water from a local health food store. You can also always get it at Whole Foods. Where do you live? I'm sure that you can order it online. I'll PM you with the brand name as soon as mine comes in. You could probably call the company and buy it directly from them if you're willing to buy in bulk. I always throw a few cartons in the ice chest when we're out boating or camping, also. It has electrolytes, carbs, and a tiny bit of fat - but it's the healthy kind of fat. Perfect for smoothies and rehydration.  




x2.   1 gel and 1 bottle of water is enough for that distance.   I take 2 bottles on my 20-30 mile rides and I always come back w/ 1 full bottle and part of the 2nd full also. 

Meulen - 2010-05-27 7:52 AM I wanted to ask you guys about recovery drinks. Currently, I just it a cliff bar after workouts. Would I see a significant benefit from a recovery drink? What are you guys using? Are there options out there for us natural/organic freeks? Do you use them after every workout, or just hard efforts?

brick94513 - 2010-05-27 11:59 AM



I use Hammer products exlusively.  Afterwards, I drink Recoverite immediately after training (over two hours) and races.

norcal_SAHD - 2010-05-27 8:00 AM

I've decided to do the sprint on Saturday instead of the Oly on sunday.  My daughter (8yo) is doing the kids tri (along with a cousin, I think) on Sunday, so I'll be there Sunday also for sure.  We are staying in a motel in Galt, about 10 minutes or so from the race site.  Is that the race you are thinking of doing?  If so, we definately have to hook up!

kickitinok - 2010-05-27 8:03 AM

I'm glad you asked this question because I was going to ask everyone's advice about hydration/nutrition during a 30 mile bike ride. I have one coming up this Saturday (knee permitting), and I'd like to know how often and how much I should hydrate, and what with? Also, what about nutrition? I'm thinking the ride will take me about 2 - 2.5 hours, depending on hills/wind/heat, etc. 

Meulen - 2010-05-27 10:06 AM I like their gels, and I think it's them that do the all natural recovery. Not Endurox like I originally thought. thanks

brick94513 - 2010-05-26 1:41 PM

Short distances like this I pretty much go hydration only.  16-24 ounces of water per hour.  So, probably two bottles would suffice.  Also, I might dilute some gel to consume on the half hour with electrolyte supplement on the hour if it is warm to hot.

brick94513 - 2010-05-27 9:59 AM
I use Hammer products exlusively.  Afterwards, I drink Recoverite immediately after training (over two hours) and races.

shmeeg - 2010-05-27 10:57 AM

We're not all supplement snobs Tim.

kickitinok - 2010-05-27 10:51 AM

It's going to be 90 degrees, very humid, and I sweat like a beast. I mean....I sweat more than most men do. So....I guess I should plan on two bottles of water and a small bottle of diluted gel? Should that take care of hydration/nutrition and electrolyte supplementation?

brick94513 - 2010-05-27 2:21 PMAlright Jay, made it official.  I signed up for the Carlsbad Triathlon just now.  I will see you there!

brick94513 - 2010-05-27 2:06 PM
Specifically, in my snobby opinion , I would mix one bottle with HEED, one bottle plain water, one flask with 4 ounces gel diluted with two ounces of water, and 4 to 6 Endurolytes.

kickitinok - 2010-05-27 1:54 PM Anyone here had a chance to try Gu's "Chocolate Outrage?" Tastes like chocolate frosting...mmmmm...