Supplements the debate/discussion thread

LiE · 29 Aug 2013 at 14:09

platypus said:
Because you can get more calories from mixtures containing complex carbs than simple carbs.

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1g carb = 4 calories.

Steedie · 29 Aug 2013 at 14:11

Playtpus, pls

Stahp

platypus · 29 Aug 2013 at 14:13

Alrighty, you're clearly all experts

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Disco Boy · 29 Aug 2013 at 14:14

platypus said:
Because you can get more calories from mixtures containing complex carbs than simple carbs. Or rather more useful calories.

Can't remember the figures exactly but its something like a mixture of 6% simple carbs compared to 15% for complex carbs in terms of osmolality. So complex carb solutions good for long distance cycling (where I want calories) and simple carbs for running when I really don't want to be taking on much.

Being in the saddle for a 5 hour century (well ok, 112 miles) requires a lot of food!

15 gels or so... Don't you have feed stations during Ironmans?

LiE · 29 Aug 2013 at 14:14

Better off drinking pure coconut oil :cool:

platypus · 29 Aug 2013 at 14:15

Disco Boy said:
15 gels or so... Don't you have feed stations during Ironmans?

Indeed you do. Unfortunately the logistics of laying on feed stations for a training century at least once a month is somewhat beyond my meagre financial means

. Plus, tbh, I don't really like gels, and its fairly important to eat/drink stuff you actually like.

LiE said:
Better off drinking pure coconut oil

If only it were stomachable

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Skunkworks · 29 Aug 2013 at 15:15

Quinnaay said:
not a supplement but whats the UK alternative to Jell-o instant pudding mix ? has anyone made stuff using Angel delight in replacement of this?

I believe Jello is called jelly over here. And what you call jelly, we call jam.

Quinnaay · 29 Aug 2013 at 15:23

Skunkworks said:
I believe Jello is called jelly over here. And what you call jelly, we call jam.

hmm but Jell-o chocolate instant pudding mix looks like chocolate moose... which i would relate to Angel Delight not a Jelly. Will look around mate.

Skunkworks · 29 Aug 2013 at 15:51

Quinnaay said:
hmm but Jell-o chocolate instant pudding mix looks like chocolate moose... which i would relate to Angel Delight not a Jelly. Will look around mate.

Ah, ok. In that case stick with Angel deligh - you should be able to get it from most stores.

Quinnaay · 30 Aug 2013 at 09:36

Wow, ordered those TPW protein bars and free whey yesterday afternoon, got the tracking number from YODEL (yes YODEL) i didnt pay next day it was 3-5 days with Yodel.. anyway its on its way to my door according to there tracking system .. thats less than 24 hours and Yodel usually take it round the world and back first.. i hope there tracking is right, if it turns up today then TPW have so far exceeded my expectations.

Vegeta · 30 Aug 2013 at 11:56

Hey guy's what pre-workout are you all using?

Fireskull · 30 Aug 2013 at 11:57

Hyphy Mud

Quinnaay · 30 Aug 2013 at 12:42

Vegeta said:
Hey guy's what pre-workout are you all using?

MP Assault

grudas · 30 Aug 2013 at 12:51

LiE said:
Better off drinking pure coconut oil

necked 1 big glass.. wasn't THAT bad.. but not something i'd recommend.. and I have a strong stomach

BennyC · 30 Aug 2013 at 13:08

Vegeta said:
Hey guy's what pre-workout are you all using?

Taurine.

Skunkworks · 30 Aug 2013 at 13:53

Vegeta said:
Hey guy's what pre-workout are you all using?

H2O.

Delvis · 30 Aug 2013 at 14:02

BennyC said:
Taurine.

Do you snort it? Or inhale?

Deception · 30 Aug 2013 at 14:02

Delvis said:
Do you snort it? Or inhale?

Inject straight in to the blood stream..

LiE · 30 Aug 2013 at 14:03

Deception said:
Inject straight in to the blood stream..

Ah see that's what you're doing wrong, you need to inject it straight into your lungs.

Delvis · 30 Aug 2013 at 14:04

I was going to try eyeballing it.