"Jim" <
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> Having decided not to invest lots of cash in a disc wheel my attention now turns to supplements.
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> Presently, I just use Isostar as and when along with the odd jaffa cake.
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> I am wondering if using creatine etc. etc. would help improve my time trialling times.
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> Does anyone have practical experience of this and if so, I would welcome your recommendations.
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> Thanks, Jim.
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I just go for eating relatively healthily, less processed food, more fruit & veg, plenty of water
and a good dose of carbohydrates if I'm exercising. As I'm currently exercising most days, I have a
baked potato for lunch, either with tuna or baked beans and cheddar melted over the top, seems to
suffice. Water's a miracle !, ensure you drink the recommended amounts. I only drink 'on the go' If
I'm covering reasonable distances / times,i.e. over a couple of hours, although I know the trend now
is to take a sip every 500 meters ;-). Drink just before you start and right after you finish,
shouldn't be any problem. I think supplements are over-rated if you're already making the effort
with your diet. I've actually heard of adverse reports on people using hi-energy drinks on high risk
dehydration rides (i.e., hot weather), rather than water. Those using water had no problem. After
all, if you're using supplements to improve your times, then it isn't a true reflection of your
capabilities, is it ?
Cheers, Dave.