Home Brew Gatorade
07-06-11 | 06:21 PM
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For me, it's (1) that dry-mouth thirsty feeling that no amount of water will quench, and/or (2) the start of muscle cramps in my calves. Both indicate you are past the tipping point, and need a major dose of electrolytes. If you are sweating quite a bit, and NOT tasting salt, that is another indication. And you should see 'salt stains' on your clothes at the end of a ride.
Note that there are other things that can cause muscle cramps - it isn't always electrolytes related.
Note that there are other things that can cause muscle cramps - it isn't always electrolytes related.
07-06-11 | 10:23 PM
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One good way to get a boost of electrolytes during a long, hot ride is to stop at a store and get a can of V8 juice. Along with all the good vegetables, it has 600mg sodium and 670mg potassium per 11.5 oz can.
07-07-11 | 03:46 AM
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Nuun is a great product.
I use to use a lot of hammer gel but have cut back. On a longer ride I will have on bottle of a 50% gatoraide mix, that will help with the energy. I use it as part of my nutrition plan on rides of 50 miles or more. Buying it in bulk it is pretty cheap.
I use to use a lot of hammer gel but have cut back. On a longer ride I will have on bottle of a 50% gatoraide mix, that will help with the energy. I use it as part of my nutrition plan on rides of 50 miles or more. Buying it in bulk it is pretty cheap.
07-07-11 | 09:32 PM
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07-08-11 | 05:29 PM
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I always want to like V8 but I just can't.
07-08-11 | 07:17 PM
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07-08-11 | 09:05 PM
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07-11-11 | 06:07 PM
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