well - I rode a 50+ mile ride and a 71+ mile ride over the past 2 wks with a female friend and a male friend. I made sure I carried all my food just to be safe (and learning from the wisdom of my friends here). He didn't worry about anything, and she tried to be like him. On the 71 mile ride, he had 4 bottles of water and 2 bananas. She had 4 bottles of water, a Clifbar, and a banana and she bonked at about mile 54. I pretty much drafted her home. I had 2 gels, 2 Luna Bars, a banana, a Clifbar and 4 bottles of water w/ElectroMix in 2 and I did fine. I even rode the next day. I was teased in the beginning about all the food I had but I just smiled. In the end, I refused a ride home in the car coz I didn't need it, I rode my bike and they were both amazed I could still do that!!......I'm betting next ride, she'll be carrying more food too. Go for the pre-activity pasta, but carry food for you during the hike/ride coz You are the one that's going to need it.
Corsair "I just have problems with the Short distances" Mac
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05-13-2005, 11:19 AM #1
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Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
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05-13-2005, 06:27 PM #2
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Wow!!
Great thread
Thank you ladies...
I had no idea that women stored glycogen differently or processed carbs at a significantly different way than men... though it seems logical now it has been brought to my attention...
Great forum... Thanks TE members, so glad I found this place
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"I will try again tomorrow".
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05-14-2005, 05:33 AM #3
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Ditto. Now I know why the big evening carb dinner just made me feel slow in the morning.
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05-14-2005, 11:09 AM #4
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Congrats Corsair!!!!
Exactly right! You did what I would have done- and look how good you felt!
I also do a post recovery drink- right now it's Endurox 4 (I think) from Performance. That also seems to help the next day.
One more thing everyone, just because you finish a ride doesn't mean you stop drinking! Keep the fluids going as that will help also.
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05-14-2005, 01:41 PM #5
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Yeah, drinking afterwards is a vital part of recovery - heaps of water, and maybe some recovery drink after a big ride...
My partner and some of his riding mates use a colustrum powder after particulalry big event races to help with muscle repair too.
But water is vital, important and necessary... oh. btw, did I agree with Bike Goddess... replacing fluid is somewhat important!
Courage does not always roar. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying,
"I will try again tomorrow".
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