Quote from: ZLTFUL on October 19, 2009, 11:11:14 AM
But I am feeling completely outof gas...

And I am completely joking.  I have nothing, other than I better get myself back in the gym so you don't smoke me on the hikes/bike rides this year.

Not a bad idea - getting back to the gym that is!

I know a guy that really likes those 5hr energy shots, but personally, I prefer the GU line of products as they are made for being a healthy replenishment tool:



I've also grown to really like the Jelly Belly Sport Beans:



Though, Maureen loves the Carb Boom line of all natural (nothing artificial) energy packs:



All in all, my daily physical activity has remained high from keeping my amino acids, vitamins, and glutamine levels in place.

I prefer Hammer Nutrition products:





We recently started carrying Honey Stingers in the running store where I work.  They are a big hit.  All natural and the chews are organic. 

Quote from: DesmoDiva on October 20, 2009, 12:09:33 PM

HEED! PANTS! NOW!

- Couldn't resist.

Working up my functional strength 'Farm boy strong' program for the winter. Gotta get back what ACL surgery took.

I've never tried any of those products, any insight on them (not 5 hr)...?

Most of them - the GU, boom etc are easily digested carbs, a hit of caffeine and some flavor. They aren't supposed to replace 'real' food - but as quick and easy calories during extended exertion. Being a goop makes them easier/quicker to digest, and they don't require as much water from your body's stores to process. So if you're planning on longish runs, bike rides, sports they are pretty handy to help keep energy up

Quote from: yuu on October 20, 2009, 12:54:22 PM
Most of them - the GU, boom etc are easily digested carbs, a hit of caffeine and some flavor. They aren't supposed to replace 'real' food - but as quick and easy calories during extended exertion. Being a goop makes them easier/quicker to digest, and they don't require as much water from your body's stores to process. So if you're planning on longish runs, bike rides, sports they are pretty handy to help keep energy up

Good answer. That's pretty much summing them up. Some varieties don't have caffeine which can be nice if you're sensitive to caffeine. Additionally, they also have the all important amino acids and vitamins that your body needs to (as you said) keep going for long periods of high intensity workouts, runs, rides, etc...

The one other thing that I've added to my rides (bicycle) is a full mixture of Cytomax. Its blend of complex carbohydrates glutamine, and sugars work to help you sustain energy so that you can train harder, build stamina, and achieve superior results. I highly recommend it.

I know that it's really easy to start feeling trepidation with the idea of taking supplements, but these are absolutely necessary for the needs that your body will developed after prolonged strenuous and endurance activities. All that these contain are healthy elements aside from the hint of caffeine that is present in some of them. On the days where I'm cycling, I easily burn through what I've consumed in a very short period of time. I'm a calorie counter as I'm sure you've read in my previous posts, but I end up burning so many calories that the 90 or so that are in a GU chomp aren't even worth a second thought. I need them to keep from bonking out. Anyway, I'd recommend trying a few different ones for flavor and consistency, then buy in bulk - you'll save a lot of money that way.

how did people get fit before this stuff then?

Pasta! The Italian method

Quote from: Monster Dave on September 09, 2009, 01:32:43 PM
Hey guys, lets get some action going on this thread already!!! 

I just popped into the thread and saw your post about muddy buddy. Me and the Mrs. are gonna sign up for the phoenix one! see ya guys there!!!

Quote from: djrashonal on October 20, 2009, 05:32:19 PM
I just popped into the thread and saw your post about muddy buddy. Me and the Mrs. are gonna sign up for the phoenix one! see ya guys there!!!

GREAT!!  It looks like it will be a ton of fun!

Quote from: djrashonal on October 20, 2009, 05:32:19 PM
I just popped into the thread and saw your post about muddy buddy. Me and the Mrs. are gonna sign up for the phoenix one! see ya guys there!!!

Awesome! We read that there are special prizes for costumed contestants so we'll likely be in full costume!!!  

We're both really excited about it!  

Quote from: wbeck257 on October 20, 2009, 05:06:34 PM
how did people get fit before this stuff then?

With the same amount of hard work but with twice the recovery time required between workouts.

Had an awesome workout today:

1 mi easy run to the track
2 x 100m, 100m recovery between
400m easy
2 x 200m, 100m recovery
400m easy
2 x 400, 100 recovery
400m easy
1 mi easy run home. 

The cloudy, 57 degree weather was perfect. 

Quote from: DesmoDiva on October 21, 2009, 07:44:26 AM
Had an awesome workout today:

1 mi easy run to the track
2 x 100m, 100m recovery between
400m easy
2 x 200m, 100m recovery
400m easy
2 x 400, 100 recovery
400m easy
1 mi easy run home. 

The cloudy, 57 degree weather was perfect. 

Excellent! Keep it up!

It was a little chilly for me this morning but I still did 16.5 miles this morning on my bicycle prior to arriving at work; it was 43 degrees here in AZ- I had to break out the arm and leg warmers this morning!

I find that if I can push myself (I'm not a morning workout person) that my days start out much better. It's getting up at 4:45am that's tough though!!!

Quote from: Monster Dave on October 21, 2009, 08:04:52 AM
It was a little chilly for me this morning but I still did 16.5 miles this morning on my bicycle prior to arriving at work; it was 43 degrees here in AZ- I had to break out the arm and leg warmers this morning!

Chilly? 

Come ride with us this winter in Denver.