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  1. #1
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    I started with Accelerade, then Accelerade light, with an occasional use of Gatorade. Then I started using Nuun, and Accelerade only for really long/hard/hot rides.
    It all hurt my stomach. So, this morning, I ordered the Skratch exercise hydration to test, and then a 3 pack of the Nuun r naturals. The sorbitol and other chemicals definitely affected me, now that I look back. I prefer to get most of what I need from real food or Lara Bars, so I suspect I'll mostly be using the Nuun. However, I don't do well in the heat (how did I ever live in AZ?), so I am guessing that's when I'll use the Skratch.
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  2. #2
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    Crankin, I started with Cytomax (raised my blood sugar at the time), then moved to Accelerade and then pretty quickly to Hammer Heed where I stayed a few years. I've tried Nuun but I just can't abide the taste of that or the other tablets I tried, I will be interested to hear what you think of it. I am starting to use Skratch for my endurance kettlebell workouts (500 or more single arm swings, or cleans, or snatches, or whatever mixed with a couple of other things), and have reminded myself just how much my body seems to like it. If you have ever tried Hammer Heed, you will find the Skratch more lightly flavored, and Heed is pretty light.

    Which Skratch did you get to sample? I really like the "Pineapples". Hoping to use it on the bike during my vacation next week

  3. #3
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    I got the lemon lime.
    The flavors for the Nuun R Naturals are a bit different, so we shall see.
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    2011 Guru Praemio
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    2017 Specialized Ariel Sport

 

 

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