Super High-Carb Sport Drink Mix

Going the distance

I wondered why I was crashing toward the end of my long runs and determined I wasn't fueling enough. Thanks to some easy math, I've been able to go the distance without feeling wrecked at the end. Thanks for keeping the fun in my run.

Carbs to burn for power and internal heat

Rode 78km on a very cold rainy and windy day on Isle of Corsica...maintained power on the climbs and heat for the descents.

Changed my mind about carb in-workout supplements

At 70 years old, I had accepted the fact that straight water hydration was sufficient during long (1 to 4 hour) MTB rideS. I tried Skratch recovery drink and had good results so I branched out to Skratch gummies during a 2 hour ride and found my performance and muscle capabilities to markedly improve while eating the gummies periodically (even though I am not into gummies but they were the easiest to take on a ride). I searched further and found the hydration supplement and it worked well also. THEN I discovered the super high carb that could replace gummies and hydration powder. I tested it for 1 1/2 to 2 hour rides and found it to be just right for my needs. I adjust "dosage" to fill three water bottles per ride so I get 57g carbs/hr and 4.5g sugar/hr for 1 1/2 hour ride. Then have a bottle with Skratch Recovery Drink in the car to drink on the 8 minute drive back home. Keeps me going well during the ride and recoveries as SO much better and shorter and my legs are functional the next day. All good!