This for energy & this for recovery?!!

Arequipa

Hey! I know many people say chocolate milk beats any recovery drink, but as a backup to natural proteins and carbs, on 140- 160km sportives I was planning on gettting

1) This for an energy boost during the ride

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/powerbar-isoactive-drink-mix-132kg/

or

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/high5-energy-source-22kg-tub/

along with homemade energy bars/flapjacks/fruitcake /figrolls



2) This for a recovery after the ride. I sometimes drive home after these events: so was thinking this would be a handy accompaniment to a prepared bowl of chicken and pasta:


http://www.wiggle.co.uk/high5-protein-recovery-16kg-tub/

So whatya think: they worth getting?

Thanks a mil!


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rab!dmonkey

Personally, I like to keep nutrition and hydration separate, but I like High5 products and the EnergySource looks like ok value.

I would recommend MyProtein for protein (naturally enough). Getting your protein supply in a plain old powder gives you a lot more freedom in how you can use it: I like to put it in shakes or these bars (with added marshmallows).

Arequipa

Thanks for your reply: will try your energy bars!!

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skerry

I tried a sample of that High5 chocolate protein shake after a race on Sunday and it is by far the most putrid tasting sh!te I have yet had the displeasure of sampling. Mixed it with water so not sure if milk might have improved it but a big thumbs down from me anyway.

Have the For Goodness Shakes Strawberry protein shake at home and it's very nice, mix with water and it makes a nice thick shake. For nibbling on the road I use GCN Uber Bar recipe.

dragratchet

im a big fan of this powerbar stuff for recovery.. mixed with milk its actually really nice. id nearly like to drink it when im not training.

http://www.discount-supplements.co.uk/powerbar-protein-plus-recovery-1-2kg-tub#.UxmlNM66nHI

switched to this stuff from myprotein as you get better bang for your buck, but its fairly rank compared to the powerbar stuff

http://www.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/recovery-xs/10529568.html

Hmmzis

From the two I've used only the protein powder and the summer fruits flavour is the best tasting in my opinion.
Generaly for protein powders I just go with whatever is the cheapest option per serving. It's not like one can taste much anyways after a hard training session or a long sportive.

Arequipa

Thanks lads...plan is to be able to have the recovery drink on the drive home from various events..!