Anyone have a recovery drink they like (for endurance sports)
pgray007
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I’ve been having Hammer nutrition Recoverite for a few years now after most of my swim/bike/run workouts. It seems to help me feel better later in the day and have a better workout the next day, although it’s not the tastiest thing and I’m wondering if there’s some new thinking in recovery drinks. Anyone have something they really like for recovery after endurance-type workouts?
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Most of my training sessions just fit in my normal eating routine.
It's only after a very long training ride or event that I do anything "special".
And that's based around re-hydration (milk is excellent) and food with a rough ratio of 4:1 carbs to protein and a nod towards electrolytes. Tuna pasta for example.
If there's no food available at the end of an event I'll have a protein milkshake, carby snacks or food and water in my car.2 -
I drink coconut water after my workouts, It has lots of potassium for repairing muscles. After a marathon I always drink chocolate milk.2
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I use Science in Sport stuff - Rego shake or Whey20 (which is like a Yogurt in a gel packet). Both are packed with recovery goodness and are about 180cals for Rego and 90 for Whey20. They also do protein bars which are a good snack if you're low vs your protein goal or need an extra protein hit the day after a big session.
Love the strawberry Rego and caramel Whey20.
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Fairlife chocolate milk1
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I usually crave fruit juice after my long distance rides.1
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Another vote for fairlife chocolate milk. When doing multi hour sessions, I also take in fuel during the ride and/or run.0
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Our tri club has a tradition of supplying members with chocolate milk after races (the science is still a little sketchy but it's delicious) typically I'll just drink water and eat a banana after working out. Hydrates & replenished electrolytes. Personally I think that most of the sports/recovery drinks are overhyped & overpriced.
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I don't have a specific drink for after events. I do swear by Tailwind during long events though.0
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BrianSharpe wrote: »Our tri club has a tradition of supplying members with chocolate milk after races (the science is still a little sketchy but it's delicious) typically I'll just drink water and eat a banana after working out. Hydrates & replenished electrolytes. Personally I think that most of the sports/recovery drinks are overhyped & overpriced.
Yeah, Chocolate milk/lite beer are supposed to be good, but the science isn't fully developed.0 -
stanmann571 wrote: »Yeah, Chocolate milk/lite beer are supposed to be good, but the science isn't fully developed.
Which is why I intend to do more extensive testing this season.
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Most of my training sessions just fit in my normal eating routine.
It's only after a very long training ride or event that I do anything "special".
And that's based around re-hydration (milk is excellent) and food with a rough ratio of 4:1 carbs to protein and a nod towards electrolytes. Tuna pasta for example.
If there's no food available at the end of an event I'll have a protein milkshake, carby snacks or food and water in my car.
OMG, that's hilarious...that's what I usually have after a full day on the slopes...tuna and noodles...
As to the OP...my longest rides these days are about 25-30 miles so I don't really need anything special outside of my normal diet...but I might treat myself to a chocolate milk after a 1/4 century. Most of my fitness rides are in the realm of about 20K...usually have an Amstel Light afterwards...don't know what it does for recovery, but there's nothing like a cold beer after a ride...just nothing heavy.2 -
Big fan of hydrogen dioxide here. The best chemical compound for post-workout.2
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stanmann571 wrote: »BrianSharpe wrote: »Our tri club has a tradition of supplying members with chocolate milk after races (the science is still a little sketchy but it's delicious) typically I'll just drink water and eat a banana after working out. Hydrates & replenished electrolytes. Personally I think that most of the sports/recovery drinks are overhyped & overpriced.
Yeah, Chocolate milk/lite beer are supposed to be good, but the science isn't fully developed.
Often the races I do hand you a 500ml bottle of beer or cider along with the medal.
The 20 mile aid station also has beer, cider, vodka or rum. Hot mulled cider made all the difference in December at 22 miles with another 7 to go.0 -
Wow... I'm picking the wrong races!1
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Are you looking for a hydration mix or post workout supplement?
Post workout I use the 1st Phorm Phormula1+Ignition combo, been very happy with it.
As for hydration, I haven't found anything that competes with Skratch Labs - noticeable physical difference in how I feel. It's a must on race weekend for me, but I use one one scoop of the regular sport hydration mix in my water bottle each day as well (water bottle is pretty big, so it's close to a half serving).0 -
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MeanderingMammal wrote: »
Ah. OK, I'll just buy my own beer then, lol.0 -
bendyourkneekatie wrote: »
We're all pretty sure that he meant Dihydrogen Monoxide.0 -
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chocolate milk - i tend to like fairlife - which has more protein and less fat than like nesquik - but its also something that i can find in pretty much any supermarket in the US if i'm traveling for races0
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Water for anything less than an hour, or maybe even an hour and a half plus a banana. Over that I might use a little G-raide powder in my water, but not much, just to get sodium back up and still eat a banana.0
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Beer. It's always beer.
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I'll have to try the chocolate milk thing, and any excuse for a beer is a good one. There's a good chance it's a placebo effect, but I do find getting something more than water into my system right after a hard workout or longer than 1 hour workout seems to help in the ~60 minute window and the next day. If I just drink water I'm usually ravenous after a workout and/or have a light headache that's probably lack of sugar in the system.0
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MeanderingMammal wrote: »
Also non competition/race tour rides...there's always a beer tent at the finish line...0 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »MeanderingMammal wrote: »
Also non competition/race tour rides...there's always a beer tent at the finish line...
when i did my first Ironman in Chattanooga - there was a resident on the back half of the run course who had bacon and wine...omg, soooo good0 -
I’ve been having Hammer nutrition Recoverite for a few years now after most of my swim/bike/run workouts. It seems to help me feel better later in the day and have a better workout the next day, although it’s not the tastiest thing and I’m wondering if there’s some new thinking in recovery drinks. Anyone have something they really like for recovery after endurance-type workouts?
Flavored water or just water that's what I been trying to do.0 -
Chocolate milk for the win! But if that's not available, then beer will do.0
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Vodka martinis with bleu cheese stuffed olives - AFTER EVERY WORKOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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