hey NFrawRUNNER

[RawCutter]

what is your pre-race diet? I'm getting more into cycling and a friend, who is a very serious racer, invited me to sign up to race. He takes a number of goo packs and supplements before and during a race but I kinda wanna stay away from that stuff unless I can make them myself.

what do you do?

[lytlsprout]

Most of those packs are just expensive sugar. That's why they give you quick energy. So you can make your own with fruit. I just cut up fruit, or make some good green juice to keep me hydrated and full of good raw energy while I work out for a long time. However I would say that you don't need these things unless you're planning on working out for more than an hour at a time. I use that kind of stuff for long runs training for a marathon (12+ miles) or in the marathon.

[RawCutter]

right. not really looking for the short sugar blast as some of these races last a couple of hours, sometimes spreading over a few days.

[NFrawRUNNER]

pre-run I have juice with "my concoction" blended in: 1T maca, 3T hemp protein, 1 T spirulina.....It keeps me going strong.....during long runs I may have fresh (juicy) fruits like grapes or oranges, raisins/dates or a lara bar...My options are limited as a runner but you can probably pack more on a bike...Just don't assume they will have things acceptable for you to eat along the way as I have made the mistake of doing.....Also, a blended juice of carrots, celery and ginger works great for on the run electrolyte replacement......or agave and water....Good luck!;)

[lytlsprout]

right. not really looking for the short sugar blast as some of these races last a couple of hours, sometimes spreading over a few days.

What I was saying is that most of those goo packs are just sugar. Because your body can process them fast. So eating fruit does the same thing but raw.

[RawCutter]

pre-run I have juice with "my concoction" blended in: 1T maca, 3T hemp protein, 1 T spirulina.....It keeps me going strong.....during long runs I may have fresh (juicy) fruits like grapes or oranges, raisins/dates or a lara bar...My options are limited as a runner but you can probably pack more on a bike...Just don't assume they will have things acceptable for you to eat along the way as I have made the mistake of doing.....Also, a blended juice of carrots, celery and ginger works great for on the run electrolyte replacement......or agave and water....Good luck!;)

i wont be carrying a lot but they do have feed stations if the race length dictates. thanks this was very helpful