When and what to eat

[Jo-n-NY]

What wonderful responses! I try to get to bed by 11:30 but I am up at 5:30am. So by 11:30 I am out of it and don't have any trouble getting to sleep. Between my dh and I we have an odd schedule and have to work at taking the time to ride together.

That Licorice tea sounds good. I never heard of it. Do you find it in the grocery store? I was just telling my friend about an apple and peanut butter. The Luna & Cliff bars also sound like a good idea. I think stopping in the nearest GNC to read labels might be good to do.

It is true, everyone is different and has different goals. I know I just want to stengthen my mucles. I am not really looking to build them.

You all gave me a good amount of ideas to work with and I greatly appreciate it.

[Veronica]

Wow no one caught my reference to Monty Python's "Life of Brian."

One guy shouts, 'You're all individuals!" Another guy hollers back, "I'm not!"

And I've never even seen the movie. I guess I hang around with too many computer geeks. This face is funny! - reminds me of the ants in "A Bug's Life."


V.

[SadieKate]

I'm probably not quite ready to do Diablo yet, anyway, but like Jobob said about Hamilton, I'll never make it up unless I start riding!!

Well, that's what I said too but Veronica did Briones on Saturday and thinks Diablo may be easier. I'm still waiting to see 'cause total climbing is greater. Trying to track down the hubby about doing the devil on Sunday (he's AWOL right now).

[Veronica]

I didn't really say easier did I? The climb is much longer. But I know you can do it. Anyone who can make it up some of those hills at Briones has the right stuff to gut out Diablo.

Maybe I'll bring chocolate chip cookies as a reward for those who make it to the top. What do you think Jobob? Will you ride for my cookies?

V.

[SadieKate]

Did someone say chocolate?

[Veronica]

Maybe the lady with the pink panniers will be there. Sh had some excellent brownies!

[SadieKate]

Kinda back on topic (though I believe she likes chocolate also), I personally like the book "Eat Smart, Play Hard" by Liz Applegate.

She's got the academic credentials and the actual athletic experience -- she runs, she bikes, etc. I think the book is very easy to read and understand without needing a science degree. She addresses both omnivores and the vegetarians.

A bio I copied: Liz Applegate, Ph.D., is on the faculty in the nutrition Department at the University of California, Davis. A Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, she is a popular lecturer and has been a guest on Good Morning America, CNN, and ESPN. Dr. Applegate is the author of Power Foods and Eat Your Way to a Healthy Heart. She is nutrition editor and columnist for Runner's World magazine and a nutrition consultant for the U.S. Olympic Team.

[jobob]

What do you think Jobob? Will you ride for my cookies?

Did someone say cookies?!?
V's chocolate chip cookies are simply to DIE for. But under the circumstances that might be a bad choice of words

Sure, I'll climb a mountain for cookies. See you at the park at 10.

Maybe this time I won't take a wrong turn on the way back and have to climb a freakin' WALL to get back to the car

[Jo-n-NY]

SadieKate, thank you for book recommendation. I did a search on Amazon and was not able to come up with a book relating nutritian and sports. It was a quick search and had planned to revisit it. I will look into the book by Liz Applegate. Thanks again!

[slinkedog]

I think the book my husband's coach recommended was called "Eat to Win" or "Eating to Win."

[Jo-n-NY]

Hi Slinkedog,
I was just doing a search and I found Eat to Win in the 21st Century by Robert Haas. Is that the one?

[slinkedog]

Hi Jo! I believe that's an updated version of the same book. Blaine hasn't been training seriously since 1996, so it's been a while. I think the original one was called, "Eat to Win: The Sports Nutrition Bible." They're by the same author.

[Michelemarrano]

Hi Ladies....It's February in Ohio--no long distance rides for us!!

I work for FedEx and was on a 12 hour route on Wednesday and had the presence of mind to pack my lunch in a cooler. To do 100 delivery and pickup stops, racing around like a madwoman, without a decent lunch break would make the hardiest person bonk!!

I had a decent breakfast at home which included a small cup of Greek yogurt from Trader Joe's at 0700; I wasn't hungry until 1:30 PM. I broke out a small bag of Trader Joe's pita chips (with GAHLIC) and a small tub of hummus---AND THAT HELD ME TILL 8 PM !!!

I think I'll bring hummus along for the MS 150 ride this summer---I have lots of ice in my camelback which should act as a minifridge.

I found that this additional protein really made me feel strong and energetic while I did the FedEx route from HELL without a lunch break!!

[slinkedog]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm... hummus! Do you but it or do you have a good recipe? I'm having a hard time finding a hummus recipe I like, so if you have a good one, I would love to know where you got it!!

And let me add that I have the greatest respect for you FedEx and UPS delivery folk. Your job is a lot of hard work and I (being a woman with 4 kids, 3 of them 5 and under) appreciate not having to go to the mall to shop all the time because I can rely on you guys to get my stuff to me!! Thanks!

[Jo-n-NY]

I second what slinkedog said for you FedEx & UPS drivers. As I have some pretty heavy packages delivered to me, I feel real bad. I do show a "cash" appreciation a few times during the year if that helps.

I never had hummus but heard all good things about it. I doesn't look very appetizing in which case I never tried it. However, I finally recently tried salmon and loved it both times I ordered it. I better broaden my horizons some more.