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Old 07-25-11 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by KBentley57
I also second the Gatorade power idea. I usually put 4 tablespoons in a 24 oz water bottle - giving 200 calories per bottle, and I carry two. I figure I burn around 500 an hour so drinking this means I don't have to carry quite as much food, and hydrates me at the same time. Seems to work out pretty well.

Complex carbs would be better for anything over 2 to 2.5 hours.

Well, for me it is.
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