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This is the drink I use for races and harder training runs. For shorter training runs, I don't include the BCAA or Glutamine to save costs. Occasionally I find the addition of BCAA and Glutamine upset my digestion, but experiments are ongoing. Read more at [[Nutrient Timing]]
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This is the drink I use for races and harder training runs. For shorter training runs, I don't include the BCAA or Glutamine to save costs. Occasionally I find the addition of BCAA and Glutamine upset my digestion, so I sometimes leave them out. Read more at [[Nutrient Timing]]
  
 
* 2x Scoops Gatorade powder (normal dilution)
 
* 2x Scoops Gatorade powder (normal dilution)
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** An alternative is to use 1 scoop of Gatorade and the equal weight of Maltodextrose (AKA Maltodextrin), which is more easily absorbed and much cheaper. I get mine at http://store.honeyvillegrain.com/maltodextrin50lb.aspx for less than $1 per pound.
 
* 6x Tablespoons Protein Powder (Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard - Vanilla Flavor)
 
* 6x Tablespoons Protein Powder (Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard - Vanilla Flavor)
* 1x Tablespoons BCAA Powder (5g)
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* Optional - 1x Tablespoons BCAA Powder (5g)
* 1x Teaspoon Glutamine Powder (5g)
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* Optional - 1x Teaspoon Glutamine Powder (5g)
 
* Half Teaspoon Salt
 
* Half Teaspoon Salt
 
* Water to Two Quarts
 
* Water to Two Quarts

Revision as of 19:35, 19 September 2011

This is the drink I use for races and harder training runs. For shorter training runs, I don't include the BCAA or Glutamine to save costs. Occasionally I find the addition of BCAA and Glutamine upset my digestion, so I sometimes leave them out. Read more at Nutrient Timing

  • 2x Scoops Gatorade powder (normal dilution)
  • 6x Tablespoons Protein Powder (Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard - Vanilla Flavor)
  • Optional - 1x Tablespoons BCAA Powder (5g)
  • Optional - 1x Teaspoon Glutamine Powder (5g)
  • Half Teaspoon Salt
  • Water to Two Quarts


This provides per serving

Calories 687
Calories from Fat 15
Fat 1g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 45mg
Sodium 2059mg
Total Carbohydrates 132g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 104g
Protein 46g
Carbohydrate:Protein Ratio 2.9:1

For more nutritional information, see Fellrnr's Go Juice at Nutrition Data.