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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 ongoingso I sometimes leave them out. Read more at [[Nutrient Timing]]
* 2x Scoops Gatorade powder (normal dilution)
** 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)
* Optional - 1x Tablespoons BCAA Powder (5g)* Optional - 1x Teaspoon Glutamine Powder (5g)
* Half Teaspoon Salt
* Water to Two Quarts