Sun, Jul-17-11, 13:38
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Senior Member
Posts: 126
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 265/231/175
BF:265/231/175
Progress: 38%
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Just stop.
There is really almost no need for the product. More hype than useful.
Think about the idea. If you are attempting to replace all the calories you burn in the run, you really have to consume a huge number of packages. For example -- burning 1000 calories -- 4 calories/gram of sugar -- 250 gram of sugar -->> 10 Carboom packages.
I ran for 15 years -- long distance runner/marathoner. I regularly ran 7-12 mile training runs with 15-18+ mile "fun" runs on the week-ends. I never carried water during training runs. And that included years training in the mid west in summer midday sun, heat and humidity. Really do not never felt any need. I think I de-hydrated once -- 20 mile run in 90+ midday heat, and then only over the last 3 miles. I did get very warm -- but one could not carry that much water if you wanted to.
Generally, I found most of the electrolyte drinks did not sit well especially when racing. Worse yet, they were sticky if spilled on you. (I slowed but never stop for water/hydration) Water -- some to wet mouth, some to wear/cool me -- was the best thing to do.
--- Alternatively one package is your daily limit. Technically the race/training should consume that sugar. The major consequence is you are slowing your progress. 2 or more might knock you out of ketosis, so you may have to go back to induction or stay there for a longer period of time.
As someone who is working out and on Atkins, I really cannot say I have noticed anything different. The first two or three weeks I felt weak -- endurance was down. However, I recovered. Right now ( older, decades off ), I feel better. In principle, your transition to fat consumption, should give you an advantage. You are already ready for the point where you consume all your "easy" glycogen stores and need to transition to other/fat stores.
Mike
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