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Posted by: Dino Y---------------------

Does anyone use endurance supplements during training or racing?
I 've been looking at some products from cytosport but I 've never used any kind of this products (creatine, proteins etc).

Is there something I should give it a try?
What do you guys use

Posted by: High Lord Gomer---------------------

I use Hammer Nutrition's Endurolytes to combat cramping. I sweat a lot and cramp badly whatever I do when it is hot. Those things make all the difference in the world for me.

http://www.hammernutrition.com/za/H...10047&AMI=10104

Posted by: Dino Y---------------------

I found this site
http://www.athleteoctane.com/
but i think its a fraud, I've looked all over the internet for this product and no where comes up except a couple of places.
It even says that Ricky Carmichael and Nicky Hayden used it.

Posted by: 2-Strokes 4-ever---------------------

Water, water, and more water for 2-3 days before an event. One of those huge insulated coffee mugs (w/ water) goes everywhere with me.

Posted by: krankenstein---------------------

extenze..... it works

no for real though Just drink a lot of water and make sure to get good meal in prior to riding. Most supplements you will find are for building muscle such as creating and protein (I use to bodybuild). These supplements will not help with endurance. If you do find endurance supplements (usually for sports like distance running) they contain lots of sugar, other carbs, and lots of stimulants. You could get a much healthier and longer lasting energy from eating a healthy meal with good carbs (whole wheat bread, oatmeal, ect).

Posted by: SpeedyManiac---------------------

Water for a week leading up to a race, E-load the night before, morning of and during the race. I also pop a few zone caps when I stop for gas. Works GREAT!

Posted by: rmc_olderthandirt---------------------

Whatever you do, do NOT try something for the first time just before you start the race.

I used to play hockey on an adult league. It came down to the playoffs and I had three games essentially back to back. I decided that one of those energy drinks was what I would need to keep me going.

I ended up with such bad stomach cramps that I could hardly skate.

If you want to try something other than water, try it during training.

Rod

Posted by: mideastrider---------------------

Cytomax performance drink. I think is one of the best endurance drinks on the market. It has what you need and not a lot of sugars that you don't need. Bicyclist and long distance runners turned us onto it. It does help. I buy the powder and mix with water. You should try and find some samples or someone that you know using it before you buy a large amount because some of the flavor's are not very good. I buy cool citrus. The hammer-gel works well in preventing cramps and boosting energy. Like rmc_olderthandirt said "Whatever you do, do NOT try something for the first time just before you start the race".

Posted by: nor_cal7---------------------

one word MONSTER!!!! got a have it

Posted by: darylZero---------------------

Quote:

Originally Posted by High Lord Gomer

I use Hammer Nutrition's Endurolytes to combat cramping. I sweat a lot and cramp badly whatever I do when it is hot. Those things make all the difference in the world for me.

http://www.hammernutrition.com/za/H...10047&AMI=10104

I have to second High Lord. I'm a triathlete and adventure racer and have had outstanding results in regards to cramping with Hammer strength products.

Posted by: High Lord Gomer---------------------

A friend who does adventure racing got me started with those.

You guys must be in amazing shape!

Posted by: darylZero---------------------

I can do a 24 hour adventure race but put me on a sand track for 5 laps on my CR250 and I feel like I'm going to die

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