I have been reading studies that say endurance athletes do better if their carb drink has a bit of protein in it. It helps muscles recover faster, (the carb helps drive the protein into the cells) and cyclists were able to perform at a higher level on subsequent rides when compared to the carb-only cyclists.

I think there is a drink out there (Accelorade?) that has protein in it. But, alas, I have a big container of Cytomax to use. So, I put my level scoop of berry flavored Cytomax and 1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder in one of my bottles today.

It tasted pretty good. The protein powder cut the sickenly sweet cytomax & made it more like a smoothie. The BEST part was, I did not get that sugar rush that I usually get when I have straight cytomax - it seemed to seep into my cells at a slower rate. I was faster up my usual hills too! Felt pretty good post ride (it was a hard, two hour hill climbing ride in the heat). No soreness or fatigue.

Sing along with me..."You put the lime in the coconut and you'll feel better.. "