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 2008-09-11 9:56 PM |
Expert  713   Lake in the Hills, IL |  Subject: Snickers as a training foodThis maybe a dumb question but with the cost of all the powerbars and gels. I was wondering if anyone supplements those with candy bars on their long rides. I will be training for an IM in 2009 and am looking for some ideas. |
| 2008-09-11 9:58 PM in reply to: #1669412 |
| Tyler, | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food I had a friend in highschool/college cross country who would swear by them. I ate one the other day a long with handful of peanut butter cups. On a serious note I sometimes use Great Value Choclate granola bars to help, but you need to eat like 2 or 3 to match up to the Powerbar (or other). |
| 2008-09-11 10:05 PM in reply to: #1669412 |
Member 381 | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food it looks like the snickers bar has much more fat and much less carbs and protein. overall it has more calories which is nice. i'd say try them out on a long ride. they probably make a mess of you jersey if you aren't careful. they handed out snickers marathon bars toward the end of las vegas marathon and the chocolate was exactly what i needed to recompose myself and keep going. |
| 2008-09-11 10:17 PM in reply to: #1669412 |
Expert 2180 Boise, Idaho | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food If it tastes good and you can tolerate it-GO FOR IT! I hear Snickers REALLY satisfy. |
| 2008-09-11 10:27 PM in reply to: #1669412 |
| Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food Paydays rule on long rides |
| 2008-09-12 5:33 AM in reply to: #1669412 |
Expert 771 Farmington, MI | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food My husband uses the mini ones on his marathon training long runs- only in the winter though! |
| 2008-09-12 6:26 AM in reply to: #1669682 |
Elite 2527 Armpit of Ontario | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food The FDA nutritional data for Snickers Marathon bar indicate 322 cal with 20g protein, 42g carbs, 8g fats.
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| 2008-09-12 6:35 AM in reply to: #1669412 |
Master 2021 Alpharetta, GA | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food I have used M&M's during a run before. I am not sure if it was the day, or the sugar in them, but I had a great run. I would just worry about the Snickers bar melting on a warm/hot day before you could eat it. |
| 2008-09-12 7:51 AM in reply to: #1669412 |
| Veteran 159 NC | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food I'm a fan of Snickers before long bikes. The chocolaty layer also serves as a thermometer so you know how to gauge your hydration. If the Snickers bar melts as you're driving along, be extra mindful of taking in fluids. If the chocolate stays coherent but soft, its a good day to ride. If your bar is crunchy, better bring the leg warmers, skully, and the crab mittens. |
| 2008-09-12 8:35 AM in reply to: #1669412 |
Master 1718 Loughborough, England | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food As long as you can tolerate the Snickers then I see no reason why you shouldn't use them. The only problem with chocolate is that it melts if it gets hot and you end up with a stick chocolate mess, which invariably ends up all over you and your bike (at least it does with me). The only times I use energy bars/gels is a) when I'm racing and b) when I'm doing high intensity stuff because I simply can't stomach 'real' food. Otherwise I use chocolate bars and/or Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Elevenses cake bakes. |
| 2008-09-12 8:40 AM in reply to: #1669412 |
Veteran 210 Knoxville | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food My coach eats baby ruths. |
| 2008-09-12 8:58 AM in reply to: #1669470 |
Extreme Veteran 361 Dallas, TX (Valley Ranch area) | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food ChrisM - 2008-09-11 10:27 PM Paydays rule on long rides I second that. My long rides are too hot for a chocolate covered Snickers. Paydays are perfect. |
| 2008-09-12 9:17 AM in reply to: #1669412 |
Veteran 248 Mooretown, Ontario Canada | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food For everyone of my long rides during IM training, I'd stop to reload on gatorade and buy a snickers at the store. It was a treat that I'd really look forward to. That was typically hour 4 of a 6hr ride. If they didn't melt, I would have packed a few on my bike for the actual race. FishHog |
| 2008-09-12 9:23 AM in reply to: #1669719 |
Expert 1019 Muncie, IN | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food sty - 2008-09-12 7:26 AM The FDA nutritional data for Snickers Marathon bar indicate 322 cal with 20g protein, 42g carbs, 8g fats.
Yes....they have the consistency of saw dust though. :-) Edited by Afletcher 2008-09-12 9:25 AM |
| 2008-09-12 9:30 AM in reply to: #1669990 |
Expert 1019 Muncie, IN | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food Marathon ENERGY bars are better tasting and better consistency....less nutritionally though. |
| 2008-09-12 9:38 AM in reply to: #1669412 |
Master 1811 Nashville, TN | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food you might have to eat a few of them to equal a powerbar or they might melt if it is hot out. The other thing is do you like protein in your bars? |
| 2008-09-12 9:46 AM in reply to: #1669412 |
Veteran 255 Atlanta, GA | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food I would think the chocolate would get really messy, but I bet it would be a tasty treat on a long bike. My friend trained for IM last year with paydays. Pretty much a snickers without the chocolate. |
| 2008-09-12 9:54 AM in reply to: #1669412 |
Expert 713 Lake in the Hills, IL | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food I guess from what I'm reading paydays are the way to go. It is funny how you don't think of things like the chocolate melting. I would have found that one out pretty quickly. |
| 2008-09-12 10:03 AM in reply to: #1669470 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food ChrisM - 2008-09-11 10:27 PM Paydays rule on long rides Might satisfy your cravings but leave you lacking in the fueling department. Almost half the calories come from fat (blue part of the pie):
Clif Bar as a frame of reference (green is carbs):
Both have 240 calories. I buy Clif bars at ~80¢ from Walmart and online, not much more expensive than a candy bar. Edited by the bear 2008-09-12 10:07 AM |
| 2008-09-12 10:11 AM in reply to: #1669412 |
Cycling Guru 15134 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food They melt ...... simple as that. Can't carry them on a ride because of that. I eat junk food all the time, but not because I'm trying to use things as a workout fuel. Only because I have terrible habits and a (whole bunch of) sweet tooth. |
| 2008-09-12 11:42 AM in reply to: #1669412 |
Veteran 223 | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food Question on this general topic: I had a 20k the weekend before last and took in a GU halfway through which totally wrecked me..thought I was gonna toss my cookies the rest of the race....which got me to thinking...can we do this endurance training business w/o the GUs & bars? In other words, what other options are out there? Since that race, I've been anti-GU in the worst way. For my long-er bike rides (I'm only up to just shy of 3 hours) I used clif blocks..and I like them...but I know come 8 hrs, I'll need more...and I know I'll use cytomax or something like that..but for CHEWING...what are our options, our non-chemically enginneered ones, that is. BF has dropped the peanut m&m's/snickers/milky way option for training (i.e., great idea for my special needs bag...or for a marathon)......just wondering everyone's thoughts? ..maybe I should post this in the nutrition section as well...thanks! |
| 2008-09-12 11:45 AM in reply to: #1669412 |
| Champion 9430 No excuses! | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food Last summer on my long rides I would eat Snickers quite often. Running low on fuel I would hit the corner gas station and get more gatorade and usually a Snickers. It would get me another 30-40 miles King Size of course!! |
| 2008-09-12 11:46 AM in reply to: #1670162 |
| Champion 9430 No excuses! | Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food Daremo - 2008-09-12 11:11 AM They melt ...... simple as that. Can't carry them on a ride because of that. I eat junk food all the time, but not because I'm trying to use things as a workout fuel. Only because I have terrible habits and a (whole bunch of) sweet tooth. Amen brother! My problem exactly. |
| 2008-09-12 11:56 AM in reply to: #1670132 |
| Subject: RE: Snickers as a training food the bear - 2008-09-12 8:03 AM ChrisM - 2008-09-11 10:27 PM Paydays rule on long rides Might satisfy your cravings but leave you lacking in the fueling department. Almost half the calories come from fat (blue part of the pie):
Clif Bar as a frame of reference (green is carbs):
Both have 240 calories. I buy Clif bars at ~80¢ from Walmart and online, not much more expensive than a candy bar. True, but I don't use them for fuel. That's what the infinit is for. I use them as a palate cleanser and to get some salty taste. Also a little bulk. Need something different after 5 hours on the bike and the salty taste hits the spot ETA - and see Daremo's reasons too Edited by ChrisM 2008-09-12 11:58 AM |
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