Nurtition is the key 4th discipline in triathloning. If you fail to nail your nutrition you will suffer greatly in performance as well as your body from being able to bounce back. Hammer Perpetuem has the right combination of complex carbs, protein, and lipds to power you through the next half or full iron distance. The best part of this product is that you can mix it to your needed consistency while still being easily to digest. It does not contain simple sugar that often triggers stomach related issues and the best part is that it contains protein that will leave you less fatigued for your next training ride/run.
Clif Bar & company has just added recently a new line of bars to their goodies! These bars are gluten, soy, dairy, and sugar free. These bars has much easier to swallow, softer, and easier to take in on those long bike rides. The Fruit + Nut mix is very well balanced that make these very delicious. They currently come in four flavors: cashew, berry almond, chocolate almond coconut, and peanut butter.
Pearl Izumi is not new to the triathlon scene and they know what a triathlete is looking for. The Pearl Izumi Tri Octane are light, stiff, and anatomically correct. Did I also mention looks great as well? The Tri Octane has a one piece Clarino Rovenica Upper with Direct Vent Technology that offers minimum weight and maximum breathability. Cooling and draining is no problem with these shoes. You will be paying top dollar for these shoes but the comfort, look, and “make sense” approach that Pearl Izumi took to design this shoes should command the higher price.
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Earlier this week we featured DZ Nuts High Viscocity Chamois Cream designed for mens. The same maker also has one designed for women as well. When it comes to chaffing it’s not fun and it’s not a battle wound that you want to show off. Ladies protect youselves with DZ Nuts bliss! When applied there is a tingly sensation that goes away pretty quickly but the relief it provides on those long rides are amazing.
Low blood suger, hitting the wall, bonking, upset stomach, and all of the above are probably one of the worst feelings an endurance athlete can have. Honey Stinger Orgainic Energy Chew is an easy digestable 1:1 glucose to fructose ratio that is similar to the fruit we eat. The ingrediants that are used in these chews consist of cane sugar, honey, along with tapioca syrup as the carb source. The Honey Stinger chews are very easy to chew and you don’t need water. They don’t stick to your teeth either. Plus they taste great.
Use nothing but the best for your goods. DZ Nuts High Viscosity Chamois Cream minimizes chafing and burning in your sensitive areas during your ride. It is made of plant derived ingredients to soothe and protect fragile skin from bacterial and fungal infections. The main three ingredients are Tea Tree Oil to make the cream anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, Evodia for anti-inflammation and Masterwort for its wound healing and calming properties. Oh, and Dave Zabriskie helped formulate this. Enough said.
Get a boost with Cliff Shot Blocks. Made for endurance sports, Shot Blocks are chewable cubes containing 33 calories. Each serving of three pieces has at least magnesium, 70mg sodium and 20mg potassium to keep muscles functioning properly. Available in a large variety of flavors, including some with caffeine and one option with three times more sodium. No high-fructose corn syrup is added and they come in an easy-to-open package.
Eliminate odors and protect expensive race and training garments with Penguin Sport Wash. This detergent is designed to keep technical fabrics, such as Dri-Fit, Under Armor, Cool max and polyester, looking and working like new. It will remove odors, blood and grass stains. You spend so much on proper equipment, make sure to maintain them. Also biodegradable.
During a long training session or race, you are very likely to lose a lot of sodium and electrolytes in your body and replenishing them quickly may come difficult with just food. To help prevent salt and electrolyte levels from getting to dangerously low levels, take with you Salt Stick Caps capsules. It’s the only capsule formulated to contain similar electrolyte profiles lost during physical activity, which include sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Each capsule contains 215 mg sodium, 63 mg potassium, 22 mg calcium, 11 mg magnesium, 100 IU Vitamin D and does not contain World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) or International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned substances.
Why bother with laces in transition when Yankz Sure Lace System eliminates the need to tie your shoes in T2. This innovative lacing system is made of expandable cords with two points of adjustability to provide comfort and a perfect fit. Simple to place into your sneakers and makes putting on shoes so much easier – cinch and go!
