It's new but not skis

[Gary]

Yes, I too would be interested..

The premises that I've lived under based upon what I've read, water, water, water and good mix healthy foods, healthy carbs, protein, fruits when needed that support the glycemic demands of skiing.

So, I'd be very interested in finding out for our ordinary athletic challenges, do we need to pump up the electrolites and vitamins to perform at our levels. Is the "magic elixir" out there for us Lynn?

Learn my Lynn, Learn me!

Gary

[Ron]

another mixture is an Ironman cocktail which is Cytomax or Accellerade, Metabolol Endurance & carb-pro,http://www.personalbestnutrition.com...n/pbn/700.html


Here's another site with a cool blend of stuff. Eating a good meal is great but eating while skiing is a poor way to replenish energy and helping the body to rid itself of free-radicals and replenishing nutrients.  It takes a lot of time to digest ad absorb the carbs and protiens and such from solid food and it takes blood away from  your body to rush to the stomach to digest that food. Drinking a nutrient dense drink a few ounces at a time is much more effecient.  the sugary stuff, glucose, to be specific is terrible and burned quickly, causing a insulin spike leading to the dreaded sugar crash.

[midwif]

Ron
You have the right idea. I don't know any of the specific products in particular. I could take a gander, but have no special insights except what i wrote. Back in my 20's when I did some marathons, Doug and I moved from straight water during the race to using decarbonated coca-cola (opened and left open all nite) diluted in half. I knew coke was about 10% and was becoming a nurse, so was learning about physiologic solutions. Made the connection between the diluted coke etc.
I don't know if you get the glucose spike followed by the big drop, when you are exercising and putting a consistent demand on the system.
I have learned from personal experience that being at altitude puts a much different demand on my body. My legs are slightly swollen the entire time I am there. Fluid is being pulled into the interstitial space instead of the blood system, so one feels waterlogged, but is actually thirsty all the time. One of the things that helps keep fluid in the circulatory system is electrolytes, glucose being one and protein. A higher protein diet is probably better in colorado for the unacclimated. Also, drinking fluids with some sugar and other good substances helps keep you hydrated better. I like the vitamin waters with fructose and some electrolytes. I dilute them in my camelback for best effect.
A bit long winded, but you did order the elk steaks, right?
Lynn

[Ron]

thanks Lynn, I also bloat when I'm there. I have hypoglycemia so I am always careful with my glucose intake as i will bonk big time if I eat too much simple sugar.  Regarding steaks, see other post.

[Gary]

No bloating for my hybrid Mariner...

first full tank of fuel through her and I got 27.1mpg. Expecting better.

G