Hello,
I am looking for a solution to my aversion to Gatorade. It seems that my digestive issues are intensified when I consume Gatorade during a marathon. I'd like to figure out what to take instead of this... capsules? Please help!
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Have you tried diluting it with water? Is it just with Gatorade or have you tried other brands like Powerade or Vitamin Water? There are also some tablets called NUUN that dissolve in water.
Some people find this idea revolting, but a friend of mine also has digestive issues with Gatorade and she uses this instead:
Stir 1-2 tsp of apple cider vinegar into 8-16oz of cold water, white tea, or decaf green tea. If you want you can add a squeeze of honey or agave nectar to take the edge off and give it flavor.
NUUN contains very few calories so it's probably not best for a marathon. I like it for before/after short runs on hot days.
I have a very sensitive stomach, and Hammer HEED seems to work well for me for longer runs. It's not the best tasting stuff, but it sits well. It's taken awhile, but the taste is starting to grow on me. I like melon flavor the best.
have you tried pedialyte?
Always best to try a few things... here are some options:
* Gu Electrolyte Brew
* Hammer Heed
* Accelerade Hydro
* PowerBar electroyte sticks or endurance
* Camelbak Elixer (fizzy)
* Nuun (fizzy)
* Clif Shot Electrolyte
Also... maybe a dumb question, but are you drinking the bottled crap they sell in gas stations and grocery stores? Or are you drinking the powdered mix (or better yet... the endurance formula mix)? If you are using the pre-bottled stuff, it's just a sweet treat for kids. If you want something that will really perform you need to use the mixes.
Also, if your stomach is really fickle, you could always use the hammer endurolyte pills/powder (or any other electrolyte tablets, I know pacific health makes a good one too)
I had a bunch of stomach problems when training/racing with carbohydrate beverages. My solution was to drink only water and use Thermolyte tabs for my electrolytes. Since I've switched to this, I've had zero problems.
I use what Shelane Flanagan uses Sustain by Melaleuca Inc., in Idaho falls, Idaho.
It's only available by a shoppng membership with the company.
Less sugar than Power or Gatorade.
Nick Willis also uses it.
I use Ultima Replenisher. Has a full array of electrolytes, no sugar, just a few calories and tastes good (I prefer berry). Can be ordered online at their website. Also, I have seen it in some running shoe stores.
Theres a new sports drink thats come out in Florida called Title, its really good and is nutrionally healthier then any other sports drink on the market, check it out
NUUN reminds me of ERG-Gookinaid.
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NUUN contains very few calories so it's probably not best for a marathon. I like it for before/after short runs on hot days.
I have a very sensitive stomach, and Hammer HEED seems to work well for me for longer runs. It's not the best tasting stuff, but it sits well. It's taken awhile, but the taste is starting to grow on me. I like melon flavor the best.
HEED is great stuff. I find the orange flavor to be pretty good, and it's certainly a much subtler taste than Gatorade.
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Are you kidding me? No one is running nearly enough to actually need "electrolyte replacement". Learn to drink water, and eat well.
wanna be the best wrote:
Are you kidding me? No one is running nearly enough to actually need "electrolyte replacement". Learn to drink water, and eat well.
Ever tried running more than a marathon in hot weather?
+1 on the Sustain by Melaleuca Inc. Love the grapefruit flavor.
Have you tried Generation UCan ? I believe a while back the front page had an advertisement about it. I think Meb uses it?
I've been using it for the last month or so and it's wonderful. Very easy on the stomach. I use it for hard works and long runs w/o energy fading. I don't crash and burn with it. Has some great flavors too.
I love this stuff:
http://www.amazon.com/Emergen-C-ElectroMIX-Packets-36-Count-Pack/dp/B001E5E114
One box lasts me a couple months -- I use about 1/2 packet with a 16 oz bottle of water.
I have wanted to try UCan ...
Check this product out:
enter the promo code: rickw
the electolyte + strips are what you need..