Good day, everyone! I wanted to get your opinions on what foods are appropriate for a Clydesdale who just had his first day out riding. In grand and careless fashion, I ended up with zero energy and dizziness due to that fact that no food was consumed before hand. A light ride turned quickly brutal as my energy plummeted. I was too excited to begin and was careless. The morning could have ended badly. Thankfully, my riding partner was there to see me safely back.
I attributed this to low sugar. Considering I am a Clydesdale who is not so aerodynamic around the midsection, just amping up on sugar heavy products does not seem wise. Eating the carb gear that athletes chew on does not seem appropriate either. I don't mind snatching a HyperPro ExtremeX Flavor Nugget from my man-pouch and sink my teeth into it if that is in fact what is required. My nutritional knowledge is good, but only in the realm of weight-loss, not for maintaining the necessary energy to sustain activity of this nature. My cycling friend tells me I need to up my sugars and get the spike... AND then ride. BUT everything I have been told shows that sugar... simple sugar... is no good for me. There is a lot to go over, I am sure. I will just leave it at that. What do you all recommend for a heavy Clyde before a ride?
I did not jump into this first day of riding without some prep. I managed to lose 65 lbs. and rebuild some of my endurance through basic activity (ie walking, walking faster, and just a bit more walking). My friend, a century rider himself, encouraged me and kept the notion fresh that one day I could be doing that very thing.
The pains will be plenty, but my tummy takes priority on my Clydesdale To-Do list... for now.
Thank you again for your time and answers.
