The care and feeding of your 508 "Jaguar" Ultra-Cyclist



 
 
 
 

Pre-Race
2 hours prior:  2 Race Caps, 4 PIC's
1 hour prior: 2 Race Caps, 3-4 Endurolytes, 2 Anti-Fatigue Caps

When I ride, my food "goal" is about 300 kcal/hour.  Approx. 200-250 kcal/hour is okay (for an hour or two) when it gets hot outside and I'm involved in a "hard" effort (e.g. long climb).  My hydration "goal" is 24 - 28 ounces of H2O/hour.
 
 

Food & Water
Every 1 hour:
3 scoops Sustained Energy and 24 oz. Water

Add above to large water bottle  and shake thoroughly
The Large bottle (30 oz.) will hold 24 oz. of water w/ 3 scoops of S.E. in it.

If rider desires, S.E. can be flavored with:
2 Tablespoons of Hammer Gel (100 kcal).  My 2 favorite flavors are Apple Cinnamon and Raspberry, but I like them all.
When I add the Hammer Gel I use 1 less scoop of S.E. so that I still get ~ 300 kcal/hour.
I used Espresso Hammer Gel only at night (contains caffeine, helped me to stay awake).
 
 

Supplementation
Every 1 hour:
1 Race Caps
1 Premium Insurance Caps (PIC)
1 Anti-Fatigue Formula
1 L-Carnitine (250mg)
1 Small (81mg) Ecotrin aspirin
3 - 6 Endurolytes (as required by effort & OAT - Outside Air Temp.)
2 if OAT is < 80ºF
3 if OAT is 80ºF - 89ºF
4 if OAT is 90ºF - 99ºF
5 if OAT is > 100ºF
Every 2 hours:
1 Tissue Rejuvenator [TR]
1 HMB (500 mg.)
Every 4 hours:
1 Super AO

Other food that I had with me but did not eat much of:

Fruit:  Orange, Banana, Apple, Cantalouple, Dates, Raisins
Bagel
Soup - 1 bowl (Miso w/ Tofu)
Rice
Saltines
Clif Bars

I really subscribe to E-Caps / Hammer Nutrition philosophy:  AVOID SIMPLE SUGARS!!  You're stomach will thank you for it.
Tell them Jeff "Jaguar" Martin (customer #22470) sent you and receive 15% off of your first order.

When all was said and done at the 508 finish line, I had consumed just over 14,000 kcal and had drank just under 7 gallons of water over the 36+ hours.

Return to "508" Page