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Comrades Marathon: What to drink/eat and when...

Doing a Race? What to take...when and how..

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Supplement Schedule for the COMRADES Marathon: 89 kms (56 miles!)

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The supplements you will need for this race:

  • One EnduraShake for a “breakfast” before the start, "during" liquid meals, a recovery drink, and a carboloader (3 days before). Easy on the gut and pre-digested, EnduraShake will keep you going for hours on end!

  • 10 x GELS: Logistically, gels are more practical to run with a water bottle filled with your sports drink. If you decide on gels, you will need about 10. Because of the longer distance of the Comrades Marathon (89km/56miles), the spacing of the gels should change from the standard recommendation which is one gel every 10 kms to one gel every 8-9 kms. Pace & Power recommends PowerBar gels, GU Gels and Hammer Gels - We stock all!


  • 1-2 Packs of Joobies. These are brilliant for fast electrolytes and energy - especially if you're running in heat or if you tend to cramp. Also, if you cannot stomach energy gels and wish to run on water alone, you can simply eat 3 Joobies per hour, but you'll need to combine the Joobies with the prescribed dose of EnduraShake. Regardless of whether you use gels or Joobies, remember to keep hydrating at a rate of approximately 600-750 mls per hour - that is, about 200mls every 15-20 minutes (more if you weigh over 90kgs). Remember to take your EnduraShake beforehand as the Glycaemic Index (GI) of the EnduraShake is extremely low and so will keep your blood glucose levels rock solid for 42 kms!

  • Optional: 1 or 2 Bars - Preferably a combination of carbohydrate and some protein: RedBars or MULE or Powerbars. We stock all!

  • 1 tub Glutamine – for fast recovery! Start on this now and use daily after training and take as part of your carbo-loading regime.




  • Ester C1000 mgs (Optional - If your immune system is a bit dodgy – start on this now)


  • Omnium by Solgar – (Optional - An advanced phytonutrient-rich multivitamin and mineral formula - start on this now)



Carbo-Loading: PER DAY: Starting 3 days before:

Eat good quality foods with an emphasis on more carbohydrates from the earth – such as potato, rice and oats. Good quality proteins – such as chicken, lean red meat and fish. Include “healthy fats” – olive oil, sunflower seeds, flaxseed oil and avocado.

During the final 3-5 days leading up to the event … include 3 scoops of EnduraShake – in 3 divided doses throughout the day: Mid-morning, mid-afternoon and before bedtime. If you weigh less than 60 kgs, then 2 servings (not 3) of EnduraShake usually suffices for carbo-loading, however, regardless of what you weigh, we still recommend that you take that last scoop at night on the very last night before the event.

Most people find that 3 scoops spread throughout the day is a good carboloading approach.

However, if you’re extremely lean and intend racing hard and fast, you may wish to increase your EnduraShake carboloading to 6 scoops (that is 2 scoops per serving instead of 1), also in 3 divided doses: Mid-morning, mid-afternoon and before bed.

EnduraShake is always taken in water. It does not contain stimulants and so, will not keep you awake. Even the "Cappuccino Express" contains no caffeine.

Carboload with EnduraShake: Mixed in 200-400mls water
  • 10h00: 1 (or 2 Scoops if you're very lean) of EnduraShake in 200 mls (or 400 mls) water

  • 15h00: 1 (or 2 Scoops if you're very lean) of EnduraShake in 200 mls (or 400 mls) water

  • Before Bedtime: 1 (or 2 Scoops if you're very lean) of EnduraShake in 200 mls (or 400 mls) water


For additional liquid and electrolyte loading during the few days leading up to the Comrades:


The Night before the Start:

  • Eat a balanced meal containing higher "earth" complex carbohydrates, together - such as potatoes, rice etc with quality proteins, vegetables and healthy fats

  • Lightly increase the salt on your foods

  • 1 scoop (or 2 if you're very lean) of EnduraShake in 200mls (or 400 mls) water before bedtime. Most people find that one scoop for the bedtime dose is sufficient.

  • 1-3 of Solgar’s Cal Mag Zinc formula.

  • 1-2 Omnium

  • 1 Ester C 1000mgs

  • 1 teaspoon Glutamine


On the morning of the Race:

  • Your “usual” Breakfast: Don’t change anything, select foods that your body is accustomed to racing on – such as oats, bananas, toast etc.

  • Approximately 45 to 60 minutes before the start, take 2 scoops of EnduraShake with 400mls water - No matter how much you weigh, take 2 scoops. This will carry you for up to 42 kms - at which point, you should take another 2 scoops to fuel you for another 42 kms - so leave 2 scoops of EnduraShake (in 400 mls water) at your Running Club's tent for you to pick up and drink at around the half-way mark.

  • On the morning of the race, remember to apply your Mark 11 Shammy Cream or Milking Cream if you tend to chaff. We stock both!


Just Before the Start:

  • 250mls - 500mls of your favourite sports drink - EnduraPowerGU Brew / PowerBar Endurance/ IsoActive / Heed/ FIT. Drinking fluid pre-race is a great way to pre-hydrate. Note that strong coffee (caffeine) on the morning of the event will increase urine production, which can be exacerbated if the morning is chilly.

OR:

  • If you're concerned about urine production just before the start, then rather take ONE GU Gel/ PowerBar Gel/ Hammer Gel with a few mouthfuls of fluid, about 5 minutes before the start.


DURING:


  • Consume one Gel - GU / PowerBar Gel or Hammer Gel at the start, then one gel every 40 - 45 minutes, or every 8-9 kms – (whichever comes first) …Do not wait until you begin to feel tired before taking your next gel: Consume your gel on time – regardless of how you feel…

  • (Optional): In addition, to top up your electrolytes, take one Joobie every 1.5 to 2 hours throughout the event

  • Per hour: Drink approximately 400-750mls of water per hour. Note that the gut empties FASTER if you place more fluid in it.

OR:

  • If you prefer to race on your favourite sports drink, (EnduraPowerGU Brew / PowerBar Endurance Isoactive / Heed / FIT), make sure that you consume 400 to 750mls per hour, and possibly, in addition, one energy gel (GU / PowerBar Gel/ Hammer Gel) every 2 hours – especially in the second half of the race.

OR:

  • If you cannot stomach gels, but still wish to run on water alone, simple eat 3 Joobies per hour. Keep hydrating with approximately 600-750 mls per hour. Joobies must be used in conjunction with the EnduraShake as the latter is an extremely low GI formulation, keeping your blood glucose rock solid for up to 4 hours or 42 kms.
  • At 40-42 kms: Take 2 scoops of EnduraShake with 400mls water. Leave 2 scoops of EnduraShake (in 400 mls water) at your Running Club's tent for you to pick up and drink at around the half-way mark.

And afterwards for recovery…

Immediately after completing the race…

  • To hasten recovery… Studies have shown that taking a liquid blend of high carbohydrate and partially digested proteins within the first 30 minutes of completing the race, hastens recovery and reduces DOMS (Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness)….so consume one FULL serving of EnduraShake immediately after in 400mls water….

  • In addition, drink a waterbottle of ENDURAPOWER / GU Brew / PowerBar Endurance/ Heed / FIT

  • One teaspoon Glutamine

About ENDURASHAKE:

  • A predigested Race Food for ultra-distance events easy on the stomach - Absorbs ultra fast! Keeps you going for hours – No Munchies!

  • Complex carbs that help stabilise blood glucose levels

  • Top quality protein blend

  • 4500mg Glutamine to assist with fast recovery!

  • EnduraShake: One tub: 2 kgs containing 20 servings


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Packed full of electrolytes, lactic acid buffers and carbohydrates!
Take one with your favourite sports drink every 2 hours to prevent cramping!

Or...if racing on water alone, eat 2-3 YUMMY slices per hour


Directions for use: If racing on your favourite sports drink, top up your electrolyte content by taking one Joobie approximately every 2 hours during the event. If you feel a cramp starting, eat one or 2 Joobies immediately and then keep hydrating with fluid.
If competing on water alone, take one Joobie at the start of the event and then 3 Joobies per hour. Continue drinking 500-750 mls water over the hour.
To replace electrolytes following competition, eat a Joobie immediately afterwards. Keep hydrating with water.
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11 Reasons Why You Don’t Get into Shape:

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11 Reasons Why You Don’t Get into Shape:

  1. 1.You don’t think that you’re that badly out-of-shape.
  2. 2.Procrastination – You’re always starting “when…”
  3. 3.Inconsistency – You’re always starting over, because you’re always stopping.
  4. 4.You hang out with lazy, unfit, unhealthy folk
  5. 5.The need for approval and validation… You can simply just do it…For yourself!
  6. 6.You’re addicted to comfort. Discomfort is a great teacher.
  7. 7.Your standards are too low.
  8. 8.No accountability to yourself
  9. 9.You’ve lost the belief and faith that you can do it!
  10. 10.Over-thinking and under-doing
  11. 11.Relying on your emotions to dictate your actions. Do it regardless!

LEANPLEX - A meal shake that you can use daily - To keep your recovery good and your bodyfat low

The LeanPlex Meal Shake is a high protein, low carb, low GI carb shake - which you can take at anytime during a busy day, when you can't get to a regular balanced meal! Most folk who wish to recover fast from their training as well as lose a bit of bodyfat, take LeanPlex at around 10h00 and 15h00. Simply add water - it tastes really yummy! The full serving of the LeanPlex has only 160 cal - which is roughly equivalent to only 2 apples. The low GI will help maintain stable blood sugar levels - and as a result, you won't be hungry for some time after you have had it - this translates into less calories consumed over the day and when combined with consistent exercise and eating correctly....you will have subsequent fatloss...Taste is awesome! LeanPlex is available in Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry

  • 20 to 23 grams Protein (equivalent to a large chicken breast) of a specialised 90% full spectrum protein blend from whey, calcium caseinate and sodium caseinate)

  • Only low GI carbohydrate - low calories - but will sustain you for hours...

  • High in free-form Glutamine and Glutamine Peptides (great for recovery and for your immune system - but without the high carbs!)

  • Very low Lactose (Digests with EASE!)

  • Only 160 Calories per serving (about 2 apples only!)

  • NO Sucrose. NO ASPARTAME.

  • NO stimulants - just good, low calorie food...

TASTES AWESOME in just WATER! Mixes easily...


A tub of LeanPlex contains 35 servings (which will last you about a month - if you take it twice a day - 10h00 and 15h00, Monday to Friday)...leave your LeanPlex at the office for a fast, tasty and convenient meal!

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How do I use my LeanPlex?

· 1 serving 10h00

· 1 serving 15h00


In water - fatfree milk is not necessary for TASTE!

Or use at any time when you are too rushed to grab a HEALTHY meal!

Available in:

Delicious Chocolate Malt and Vanilla Velvet and Strawberry

Suggested Eating Plan to cut Bodyfat, Support Lean Muscle Tone and Increase Energy!

UPON WAKING: 2-4 Capsules of FAT-LESS

Training: A combination of Resistance Training and Cardiovascular Fitness

Resistance Training: Traditional Weight Training or Super Circuit (a fast workout for hectic people). My personal favourite is Russian Kettlebell Training and Boot Camp!

Cardio: Include high intensity sprints - Such as Tabata Sprints! Do challenging and varied types of cardio training.

Breakfast:

  • One medium bowl of unflavoured original oats – (not the flavoured or caramelised type - as these are very high in hidden fats and sugars)
  • Or 1 Whole or 3 Egg whites if you prefer – boiled or poached - or if you don’t have time, simply add 1 scoop of LeanPlex to your Jungle oats and skip the egg – the Leanplex will replace the protein in the egg and will give you everything you need
  • One fatfree AND sugarfree yoghurt. You can add the yoghurt to your oats for flavour – without having to add honey or sugar.

Midmorning:
  • 2 Scoops LeanPlex with water or fatfree milk
  • 1 fruit (Optional)


Around Lunch: 2-4 Capsules of FAT-LESS

Lunch:

  • One portion (i.e. size of your fist) of skinless chicken, lean red meat (STEAK), or fish (Salmon is best!)
  • One portion potato or sweet potato, brown rice or butternut / pumpkin / squashes etc - see list of low to medium glycemic carbs on the list of "Good Food Choices"
  • One generous helping of extra virgin (cold pressed) olive oil or flaxseed oil
  • Large portion of steamed or raw - or close to raw - veggies or salad
  • (Cook double quantity night before, chop up for easy eating during a busy day & pack into lunchbox for the next day).
Mid-Afternoon:
  • 2 Scoops LeanPlex with water or fatfree milk
  • 1 fruit (Optional)
Supper:
  • One portion grilled skinless chicken, or lean red meat, or fish
  • Large portion of green leafy veggies with extra virgin olive oil (cold pressed)
  • Small portion of starchy carbs - Choose starches from the earth - such as sweet potato, potato, butternut. (Man-made starch - such as pasta, or bread is not the most nutritious choice)
General Comments:
  • Drink 750mls water per hour during training
  • Make sure that you are taking in protein and a small portion of carbohydrate every 2 to 3 hours.
  • Be sure to have a serving of starchy carb at lunch time - sweet potato, brown rice etc
  • Include as many different coloured vegetables and / or salad in at least 2 of your meals.
  • Be sure to include some olive oil or flaxseed oil, at both lunch and supper.
  • Get 8 hours sleep per night.
  • Avoid or restrict alcohol - This has a highly estrogenic effect on both men and women!
  • Have one "free" meal or one "free" day per week - such as Sunday
  • Stay patient and be consistent with your eating plan and training programme.
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Debunking the myth that water and sports drink do the same job!

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Debunking the myth that water and sports drink do the same job!


Drinking water alone during exercise definitely has its place – Water is usually sufficient for shorter, moderately-paced events or training sessions – sessions that are an hour or less. In addition, if you’re training with a medium to low heart-rate in an air-conditioned environment – such as at the gym or a spinning class, you can usually get away with just water.

For longer, more-intense workouts or competitions, or at any time when you’re exercising in heat and/or in humidity, then a sports drink – such as EnduraPower - is a much better option!

The advantages of a really well-designed sports drink over water are several:

An up-to-date sports drink will provide you with carbohydrates, lactic acid buffers, L-Glutamine, sodium and the other electrolytes. These ingredients are primary contributors to sustained performance and recovery during high-intensity training or competition.

Secondly, a well-designed sports drink will contain both medium and low GI carbohydrates to keep your blood sugar levels stable throughout the event. A 7-8 percent carbohydrate solution, consisting of primarily maltodextrins, together with appropriate levels of electrolytes - including sufficient sodium is considered extremely efficient. The reason for these percentages and the type of carb used, is that this mix is absorbed through the gut and enters the blood stream at the same speed as water. This is important - not only for meeting the hydration needs of strenuous exercise, but also for the comfort of the athlete: A higher concentration of carbohydrate exits the gut much slower - resulting in the gut feeling “sloshy” and overly full. This often contributes to nausea and gastric distress.

Finally, in a well-designed sports drink, the adequate sodium levels and other electrolytes will maintain the drive to drink, whilst protecting against hyponatraemia (water intoxication), dehydration and cramping.

How much should you drink?

Thirst is not always a reliable indication of dehydration levels when exercising intensely. Staying reasonably hydrated generally requires something on the order of 400–800 ml every hour of exercise (up to a litre if you weigh over 100kgs). That said, hydration can vary considerably from one person to the next as well as from one session to the next. A good rule of thumb is approximately is 225mls every 15-20 minutes.

ENDURAPOWER:

EnduraPower is a fluid replacement drink containing a blend of of carbohydrates to ensure efficient delivery of fuel to working muscles. It contains primarily maltodextrin and fructose in a 6%-7% concentration that promotes both fast fluid uptake whilst maintaining stable blood glucose levels. Maltodextrin is a complex grid of chains of glucose molecules which split into smaller carbohydrate units, providing a fast but stable supply of carbohydrates to working the muscles.

EnduraPower achieves the fine balance between effective hydration, energy delivery, rapid gastric emptying and the maintenance of stable blood glucose levels, without causing gastric upset.

EnduraPower Neutral Quench has no added flavour and no colourants! It is ideal for all athletes!

“NEUTRAL QUENCH!”

Flavourless

Colourless

It tastes like drinking a tall glass of ice cold water with a piece lemon in it! (The hint of lemon is from the Vitamin C that is naturally present in the formulation).

Neutral Quench is deliciously REFRESHING hour after hour!

EnduraPower is also available in TANGERINE AND BERRY!

2 kgs – which makes 30 litres Cool


Rapid and efficient hydration

Maintains stable blood glucose levels
Replaces essential electrolytes lost through sweat
Boosts performance
Delays fatigue
Hastens recovery
Contains lactic buffers
Great light taste, low sweetness!
No colours in the Neutral Quench - so it won't stain your Tripper / Camel Bak
No artificial sweetners, no added flavours in the Neutral Quench - so no mucous buildup associated with those ingredients

  • Makes 30 litres!

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