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Spins · 26-01-2009 06:35PM #1

I'm sick of forking out almost €2 a pop on a bottle of Lucozade Sport so I've decided to buy in bulk? Any good recommendations on a fluid replacement/isotonic/recovery drink powder and where can I purchase it cheapest?
It would be a bonus if it actually tasted good....
Thanks

Running Bing · 26-01-2009 07:23PM

Spins wrote: »

I'm sick of forking out almost €2 a pop on a bottle of Lucozade Sport so I've decided to buy in bulk? Any good recommendations on a fluid replacement/isotonic/recovery drink powder and where can I purchase it cheapest?
It would be a bonus if it actually tasted good....
Thanks

Lucozade is basically robinsons fruit squash with a bit of salt in it.

Its easy to make it at home and you'll find tons of recipes on the net

RacoonQueen · 26-01-2009 07:53PM

Lucozade sport in powder form is 7 something for 12 500ml servings in Boots.

Hard Worker · 26-01-2009 08:38PM

Spins wrote: »

Any good recommendations on a fluid replacement/isotonic/recovery drink powder and where can I purchase it cheapest?
It would be a bonus if it actually tasted good....
Thanks

Milk.

911sc · 26-01-2009 09:44PM

1 litre tap water +
1 pinch of salt +
either

60g of glucose powder or
200ml fruit squash (NOT no added sugar) or
100ml Ribena

gmurran · 26-01-2009 11:51PM

I get the stuff in Aldi. Tastes and acts like Lucozade or Club.

Good value at 2.99 for 6 500ml bottles. Which is actually enough over 500ml is too much I think. Especially after a race. Water and a little Isotonic is better.

hunnymonster · 27-01-2009 10:07AM

Spins, can you just clarify what you're using the drink for? Energy during a run, refueling afterwards etc? Also the kind of mileage you're doing would be useful. The reason I'm asking is that, after a certain amount of time on your feet (and small time between training sessions) I think it is a good idea to include some protein in your drinks.

Spins · 27-01-2009 01:13PM

I'm pre triathlon season training so I'm currently doing a long run of about 10-12 miles at the weekend. Speed session on a Tuesday. Cycling about 70k on a sunday. Swim session Monday nights.

Are any of those big tubs that you see in various magazines worth investing in?

Hard Worker · 27-01-2009 04:18PM

Spins wrote: »

I'm pre triathlon season training so I'm currently doing a long run of about 10-12 miles at the weekend. Speed session on a Tuesday. Cycling about 70k on a sunday. Swim session Monday nights.

Are any of those big tubs that you see in various magazines worth investing in?

Genuinely, if it is a recovery drink you want, the recent studies show that milk is the best.

shels4ever · 27-01-2009 04:25PM

Hard Worker wrote: »

Genuinely, if it is a recovery drink you want, the recent studies show that milk is the best.

Do you have a like for that?
Sounds good to me .

Hard Worker · 27-01-2009 04:29PM

shels4ever wrote: »

Do you have a like for that?
Sounds good to me .

My strength and fitness coach from DCU gave me details last year. I'll try to find the link for you.

ultraman1 · 27-01-2009 04:45PM

At the chi running course ,catriona mcks coach/nuitritionist who she went to see at trinity college reckoned that a pint of super milk is yir only man after a run for recovery purposes......

Clum · 27-01-2009 06:14PM

While watching live streaming of various American marathons I've heard the commentators say a hot chocolate made with milk (not water) is a great recovery drink.

911sc · 27-01-2009 06:45PM

What's about a pint of Guinness?:)

shels4ever · 27-01-2009 06:59PM

911sc wrote: »

What's about a pint of Guinness?:)

When i finished Chicago I was handed a pint of Beer.. it was the last thign that I wanted at the time.

hunnymonster · 27-01-2009 10:59PM

semi-skimmed milk is not bad. It has the sugar and protein which is needed for recovery. However, a lot of people, can't tolerate it after exercise.

plodder · 27-01-2009 11:14PM

shels4ever wrote: »

When i finished Chicago I was handed a pint of Beer.. it was the last thign that I wanted at the time.

Same in the Prague 1/2 marathon. They handed out small cups during the race (not very welcome), and then a few cans at the end (very nice, made the pain go away).

Spins · 28-01-2009 05:53PM

Not a fan of milk before, during or after excercise, in fact not really a fan of milk at all. I note nobody has any recommendations on an actual specific commericl sports drink/supplement. Surely somebody must use one.....????

hunnymonster · 28-01-2009 06:01PM

There are a lot of them and it often comes down to taste
high5 - too bland for me
sis/sis rego/ psp22 - I quite like this one. plain flavour has no artifical sweetners if they are something you try to avoid.
high 5 "4:1" - good quality ingredients but doesn't stay well mixed on a long session.
locozade sport powder - too expensive I've found
torq - makes me gag but best quality/balance of ingredients I've found in a buy-off-the-shelf product.

plodder · 28-01-2009 07:26PM

Spins wrote: »

Not a fan of milk before, during or after excercise, in fact not really a fan of milk at all. I note nobody has any recommendations on an actual specific commericl sports drink/supplement. Surely somebody must use one.....????

You could try Provon Revive either (from Glanbia). I got the free sample, and it was quite decent. I don't work at the intensity to need that kind of stuff anyway, and even if I did, I think I'd try out the "home made" alternatives first.

sunnyjim · 28-01-2009 08:41PM

When I finished the Guinness Tri last september I got about 8 pints into me, before hitting The Palace

Let's just say the following day was all about recovery!

Tesco sell that Club Energiser off cheap every now and again - 6x500ml for 1.99. I bout about 8 crates of it at that price about 4 months ago and 3 more a few weeks ago, I'm still well stocked.

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