Training & Nutrition - V8 as pre-workout drink?

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njlonghorn
11-23-09, 09:10 AM
I was drinking some V8 the other day, and I noticed that an 8 oz. serving has "twice the potassium of a banana!" Also, the stuff is pretty loaded with sodium -- even the low-salt variety. I haven't tried V8 before a workout, but it seems to have a good amount of electrolytes, if nothing else.

P.S. I tried to do a forum search because I'm sure this isn't a new idea. Unfortunately, "V8" was too short to use as a search time.

RonH
11-23-09, 12:54 PM
I get my electrolytes during my rides from Gatorade and after my rides from dried fruit, yogurt, V8, etc.
Before and during the rides my main goal is to be/stay hydrated.
palesaint
11-23-09, 03:19 PM
If v8 sits on your stomach OK, especially when you're doing a hard ride, it would probably make a decent preride drink. As you mentioned, it's got tons of electrolytes so you might be able to ride longer before needing to take any more in. It doesn't have a lot of calories, so you would be relying mostly on your glycogen stores for fuel.

Lawrence08648
11-23-09, 06:59 PM
I like V-8 juice but I use it either during the ride or after the ride and only on either long rides or rides in 85 degree and above.
aeiadart
11-30-09, 12:28 AM
I like V-8 juice but I use it either during the ride or after the ride and only on either long rides or rides in 85 degree and above.

Get some coconuts and drink Gods natural energy drink, coco water is high in electrolytes. Screw v8, just another canned garbage drink.
adacas
11-30-09, 01:01 PM
Get some coconuts and drink Gods natural energy drink, coco water is high in electrolytes. Screw v8, just another canned garbage drink.

Natures laxative?
aeiadart
11-30-09, 02:04 PM
Natures laxative?

Drink Aloe Vera
adacas
11-30-09, 11:05 PM
Drink Aloe Vera

no thanks coconut juice is enough to give me the hershey squirts and I can't even imagine what aloe vera will do to me.
aeiadart
11-30-09, 11:25 PM
no thanks coconut juice is enough to give me the hershey squirts and I can't even imagine what aloe vera will do to me.

Coconut water gives you the hershey squirts?
adacas
12-01-09, 11:45 PM
Coconut water gives you the hershey squirts?

oh yeah there is just something about coconut milk that hits me...well...like regular milk. I got stomach issues I suppose lol