Endurance Formula

The heart rate in the later miles concerns for a 3:30 goal, but I suspect doing that distance on only 60g of carbs probably played a role. I think you’re pretty behind in the fueling strategy and would start practicing that ASAP. Even on easy runs I’d take a gel before hand just to make sure your st

Gatorade powder is great for shorter rides and I use it as well, but has about half the sodium and carbs that ultra endurance athletes need. The standard powder only contains fructose, no maltodextrin. Adding extra to compensate can cause stomach issues. Gatorade does make an endurance formula that'

I'm cheap but also lazy. I'm also a slow runner so I would usually need more gels on a run than you fast folks. I bought Gatorade Endurance Formula Powder and then mixed Mix: 3:2, + pectin (1/2 tsp/300g) where it is 300 grams powder and 200 grams water. Another reason I picked this is because it is

Elite Jet bottles are my favorite. Reasonable price, good capacity, lightweight, & super fast for tanking down 1/4 - 1/2 the bottle in a few seconds. For century rides, I go w/ two of the 950ml bottles filled w/ Gatorade Endurance formula (watermelon flavor is the best IMO).

I use Gatorade powder. It’s cheap, is already the correct fructose to glucose ratio, easy to drink, has electrolytes, has less citric acid than lemonade powder, & works as well for me as the ridiculously expensive boutique hydration/fueling powders. If you can tolerate a sports drink, then this is a