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Teri
  • Tualatin, OR
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Nutrition for Relays
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I'd like to hear suggestions for nutrition during a relay race like the Hood to Coast.  What should runners be drinking/eating for optimal recovery between legs?  We typically have 6 - 8 hours to rec…

Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Kunz Feb 3.

 

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Robert Kunz replied to Teri's discussion 'Nutrition for Relays'
Teri, thanks for the great review. The cause of GI distress is the underlying theme/purpose of this web sight. Each of the nutrition programs have some evidence showing they may be a culprit. Unfortunately, everyone is different, so it takes the dil…
February 3
Teri replied to Teri's discussion 'Nutrition for Relays'
Thank you so much for the information. I have written up a post about relay nutrition - http://www.runningrelays.com/?p=2268 - with a lot of shout outs to what you guys are doing here. I will be trying some of your products as soon as I work through…
February 3
Robert Kunz replied to Teri's discussion 'Nutrition for Relays'
EFS and Ultragen ave all the electrolytes you need..no additional pills are needed...unless, of course the Red Vines, Chili Cheese Fritos, and beer start wreaking havoc on your stomach..he, he!
January 28
Teri replied to Teri's discussion 'Nutrition for Relays'
So the plan of most teams to survive on Red Vines, Chili Cheese Fritos, and beer is ill advised? Ha ha. What about electrolytes? Many relays are during the summer, and you have no choice but to run through the heat of the day. Any advice to offer th…
January 28
Robert Kunz replied to Teri's discussion 'Nutrition for Relays'
Teri, The key is to use glycemic index to fuel and recover properly. High glycemic during and immediately following, and low glycemic the rest of the time. So, EFS drinks or liquid shot while running. When you finish a leg have one serving of Ultrag…
January 28
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Nutrition for Relays
I'd like to hear suggestions for nutrition during a relay race like the Hood to Coast.  What should runners be drinking/eating for optimal recovery between legs?  We typically have 6 - 8 hours to recover between legs of 5 - 8 miles. Any other fuelin…
January 28
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