The books thread was great and I've foudn some new things to read.
So what do you like for long distance feedings?
And what for afterwards?
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Originally posted by geochuck
Coca cola syrup loaded with carbs and caffeine mixed with whey powder and alittle water.
In college, the Hub (before it was renovated) use to have fresca syrup. I would mix it with some honey, table salt and water. I really think that I invented Gatorade.
umm yum bee hive corn syrup.
Do you find at some point you want real food? I've been experimenting with bits of potato and rice balls the potato holds up better.
Where do you find cola syrup (I vaugely remember it being a stomach remedy long ago)?
I think when you start feeding depends on conditions, your condition and how easy it is to get fed. Seems like todays swimmers like to feed more often and i know it helps me in cooler water to keep warm. Also when I do unsupported swims I like the extra boost of energy. On unsupported trianing swims lasting over 21/2 hours i like to feed (which means leaving a cache on a handy beach). I'm not sure i need calories for these as much as hydration.
I used honey at my last swim. Much like using hammer gel.
Other suggestions I have heard were endurox and accelerade.
The guys at the Channel Swim Association recommend sweetened tea when you stomach goes south.
Originally posted by craiglll@yahoo.com
In college, the Hub (before it was renovated) use to have fresca syrup. I would mix it with some honey, table salt and water. I really think that I invented Gatorade. Fresca syrup??? no sugar? no carbs unless it is mixed with honey, I guess it would be OK but I hate green ( the bottle is green). I bought a house with green carpets and tore them out and I don't eat green food either.
If we really knew the truth about dextrose it gets into the blood 3 mila seconds faster than white sugar. So what is the difference in Honey and white sugar syrup, Cliff Lumsden and Marilyn Bell used Crown Brand corn syrup (a paid sponsor).
Correction;- Sorry the brand of corn syrup was Bee Hive.
