stillrollin Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 This will be a big test for me and will dictate what I do in training post W30 (I'm on day 25). I've got a refrigerator full of Gatorade and about a dozen gels waiting in the wings. It's an afternoon ride so I'll be starting with a full tank. I'd like to eat as little as possible but fear the bonk. I'll go with two water bottles, cashews and raisens mixed, a cashew Lara bar and possibly a banana. I'm not used to eating solids (or carrying them!) but usually consume about 300 calories an hour on such rides. Any other suggestions? I like to K.I.S.S. I will have a bento box. It's supposed to be a Zone 2 (easy) ride but it's a group ride - read: 35 yr old male egos, and I'm 48 and some seriously hilly terrain over 60 miles so I'm sure there will be plenty of hard efforts. Wish me luck anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelleinmn Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 One thing I intend to do on my long runs coming up this Spring is to use those packages of unsweetened applesauce (found near the regular packets, but they are in "gel-like" packaging), so a no-brainer to use for endurance fueling. They are a bit heftier to carry than a gel, but not as much of a hassle as say, a banana. You can also find some in of all places, the baby food aisle. Nuts and running for me do not mix, but you may have a different experience since you're on the bike. I've found other dried fruit like papaya, mango, pineapple, something with a bit higher natural sugar content best mimics a gel. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillrollin Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 One thing I intend to do on my long runs coming up this Spring is to use those packages of unsweetened applesauce (found near the regular packets, but they are in "gel-like" packaging), so a no-brainer to use for endurance fueling. They are a bit heftier to carry than a gel, but not as much of a hassle as say, a banana. You can also find some in of all places, the baby food aisle. Nuts and running for me do not mix, but you may have a different experience since you're on the bike. I've found other dried fruit like papaya, mango, pineapple, something with a bit higher natural sugar content best mimics a gel. Good luck! I'd forgotten about the applesauce. Thanks, I'll give that a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrayS Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Salt pills could be really helpful for you. I'd also have a chilled coconut water waiting in the fridge for after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillrollin Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Salt pills could be really helpful for you. I'd also have a chilled coconut water waiting in the fridge for after. In lieu of salt tabs I have enduralites, but I'll have to check the ingredients. Unfortunately, I cant stand coconut water, but thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillrollin Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 Loved the applesauce, thanks again. Overall my nutrition worked out though the ride ended up being 4 hours and I got dropped. That had more to do with fatigue (I've beat my legs up while on W30) and the pace. I can do this w/o sugar and think I may have drank my last Gatorade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin D Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Once I pick up my training in a few weeks I plan to try the figs stuffed with almonds, some nuts and either sweet potatoes (in the aforementioned baby food squeezable containers with twist-off lids) or a sweet potato and apple mash I found a recipe for in my Paleo Slow Cooker Cookbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I think one of the "Steal this Meals" on the Whole9 blog is kind of a sweet potato leather thing... it tastes awesome, is light and fairly easy to pack. I used it during a metric-century ride a couple years ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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