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Postby tuco » Thu Feb 08, 2007 9:43 am
I use Endura. I usually ride in temperatures in the high 20's even early in the morning so sweating profusely is normal. I was after something to replace what was being lost and a personal trainer (I don't have one) mentioned Endura. I've since seen it on sale at the lbs so it must be okay.
Only problem is since I bought it, it's rained every day except one and the sun hasn't been visible since last Sunday last week so I haven't given it a good long term trial.
Maybe you people needing rain should buy some. It brought us rain if nothing else.
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Postby sogood » Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:19 am
tuco wrote:...Endura. I've since seen it on sale at the lbs so it must be okay.
Dangerous perception if I may say!
I take the view that these $$$ salt replacing drinks are only of value on longer rides, at least one to two hours or more. Otherwise water and a nice feed at home later would replace all the salt you've lost. Further, your body's regulation system would do a good job of equilibrating your needs.
So I keep my container of Stamina for those longer distance Sun rides only.

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Postby tuco » Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:35 am
sogood wrote:tuco wrote:...Endura. I've since seen it on sale at the lbs so it must be okay.
Dangerous perception if I may say!
I take the view that these $$$ salt replacing drinks are only of value on longer rides, at least one to two hours or more. Otherwise water and a nice feed at home later would replace all the salt you've lost. Further, your body's regulation system would do a good job of equilibrating your needs.
So I keep my container of Stamina for those longer distance Sun rides only.
I realised what I wrote after I posted it and thought that's not really a good reason but I couldn't have been bothered changing it. I'd already edited it once because I missed a word.
I also forgot to mention I only use it on the longer rides, up around 40kms and especially the 60km plus rides, not the regular 20km rides around town.
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Postby mikesbytes » Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:55 am
What about magensium? Any natural food, or do I need tablets?
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Postby tuco » Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:58 am
mikesbytes wrote:Banana's for potassium.
What about magensium? Any natural food, or do I need tablets?
Check this site :
http://www.hoptechno.com/bookfoodsourcemg.htm
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Postby sogood » Thu Feb 08, 2007 12:18 pm
mikesbytes wrote:Banana's for potassium.
What about magensium? Any natural food, or do I need tablets?
1) Don't eat bananas if you have kidney failure!
2) Per Tuco's URL. Alternatively, lick your Mg bike.


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Postby LuckyPierre » Thu Feb 08, 2007 3:19 pm
sogood wrote:I take the view that these $$$ salt replacing drinks are only of value on longer rides, at least one to two hours or more.
I agree, sogood.
On longer rides (usually only weekends) I take a bottle of water and a bottle of electrolyte / carbohydrate replacement drink and alternate between them - anything left has to be drunk as soon as I get home!
For club events, I usually take electrolyte / carbohydrate replacement drink in both bottles and a banana. I also have a protein-based meal replacement drink when I finish, to get my recovery nutrition started.
That said, if I had to get through the humidity that Tuco has to deal with, I would probably be using electrolyte replacement more often.
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Postby pospete » Thu Feb 08, 2007 4:46 pm
I have'nt even thought about heart rate etc, but I have low blood presure and I'm taking rat poison daily, amongst other things. I know this is my 3rd day out but I feel knackered, completely knackered.

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Postby sogood » Thu Feb 08, 2007 5:06 pm
pospete wrote:Right now my daily ride is around 3 hours, so I find the stuff helps. Tho to drink it at the rate they say would bankrupt me very quickly!
I have'nt even thought about heart rate etc, but I have low blood presure and I'm taking rat poison daily, amongst other things. I know this is my 3rd day out but I feel knackered, completely knackered.
Do you think you are pushing yourself too hard with 3 hr rides so early in your cycling career? If you feel knackered, think how your heart feels. For its benefit, you might be better off to ease into cycling at a more graduated rate. A jack hammer initial approach may also lead to early termination due to injuries.

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Postby mikesbytes » Thu Feb 08, 2007 5:16 pm
sogood wrote:pospete wrote:Right now my daily ride is around 3 hours, so I find the stuff helps. Tho to drink it at the rate they say would bankrupt me very quickly!
I have'nt even thought about heart rate etc, but I have low blood presure and I'm taking rat poison daily, amongst other things. I know this is my 3rd day out but I feel knackered, completely knackered.
Do you think you are pushing yourself too hard with 3 hr rides so early in your cycling career? If you feel knackered, think how your heart feels. For its benefit, you might be better off to ease into cycling at a more graduated rate. A jack hammer initial approach may also lead to early termination due to injuries.
+1 Be careful, those that do that sort of riding have built a base fitness previously
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Postby sogood » Thu Feb 08, 2007 5:56 pm
I would suggest that you borrow a basic DIY fitness book from your local library and get an understanding of how best to structure a regime for your condition. If that's too difficult, than gym instructor/hospital physiotherapist may be good sources of information.
Just don't rush it, build up gradually is the key!

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Postby MJF » Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:58 pm
pospete wrote: I kind of wish I was healthier like most of you seem to be, at least it'dd be easier.
Healthy? Where?
Random thought : I've found that buying a heart rate monitor has been the best thing I've bought yet - I now ride by heart rate, not speed or time. I find myself in anaerobic far too often (must be all the extra weight I'm taking along for the ride).
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