Originally Posted by
MoAlpha
Few points:
So-called anabolic resistance, or the loss of protein absorption in old age, has not been found in endurance athletes, so the daily requirement may be less drastic for you.
A.M. loading of daily protein intake is good because it is said by some authorities that a big slug (30 g) is required to reverse the catabolic state related to overnight fasting.
I’m a lot smaller than you and I can’t meet my requirement without whey powder.
Protein don’t fuel ****.
Just to be clear, neither Nichols nor I were saying it does. Maybe I missed saying it but he started eating
carbs during the ride, maybe not enough to replace all he was burning, but a lot. Whenever there's a thread on fueling during the ride, it seems like most people - and I include myself - aim to eat as little as possible to prevent bonking, rather than as much as we're burning.
Now, obviously a BIG problem with that is if you burn 800 Cal. while eating 600, then treat yourself to an extra 1000 when you get home!
Here's the video.