Hi all,
Was wondering if others have used the IM Cocktail that is sold on PBN ([url]http://www.personalbestnutrition.com/cgi-bin/pbn/700.html)[/url]. I completed my first 1/2 IM in June on a hot and humid day, and could not stomach the accelerade that I was using for nutrition. :mad: I have another 1/2 scheduled for September and would like to possibly try a different nutritional strategy.
So any comments, suggestions, feedback would be appreciated on either the IM cocktail mentioned above or other strategies.
Thanx
Dave
Hey Dave,
I haven't tried the PBN cocktail but just some observations from my half-IM last fall. I tried a combo of solid food (PB&J squares and a cliff bar), gels and Gu20 sports drink. Prior to the start, I took a few electrolyte tablets and then took 3-4 more during the event. (I would definitely consider using these if you sweat a lot or your event will be held in a warmer climate. I got mine at Whole Foods and they are awesome!)
My half-IM race day was unusually warm and humid, even for Texas. My stomach shut down and I got stomach cramps upon starting the run. I think it was the solid food.
In hindsight, I would have done longer bricks using this food schedule. I had done 50-60 mile rides but only ran about 10 min afterward. I don't think it was truly indiciative of how my stomach would do.
For my next endurance event (a marathon) I think I'm going to go strictly liquid. I tend to feel hungry during longer events (past 2 hours), so I'm looking to try Hammer Perpetuum.
My biggest piece of advice is to practice with your nutritional strategy beforehand, using it as close to race-like conditions as possible.
Good luck!