I've been doing A LOT of running lately, in behalf of researching an upcoming athletic shoe that aids in foot recovery (after beating 'em up from rigorous activity)...
Due to being under contract with this company, I can't spill any details about this cool shoe, BUT I CAN plug you with some endurance supplements that I've found incredibly helpful in optimizing endurance performance!
This research that I have been participating in involves me: running every Thursday a total of 8 miles sprinting a total of 48 (20 meter) sprints, and walking in the "recovery" shoes for two hours after all that running! The whole process takes about 4 hours of my day! The first time I did this entire procedure, I did all the activity replenishing myself with nothing but drinking water and I swear I struggled like none other towards the end!
The 2nd Thursday I went at it, I came across this "Sport Performance Optimizer" stuff promoted by a professional Ironman triathlete named Brendan Brazier. I did some research on the ingredients and thought it looked like a safe bet, tried it, and swear that it got me through my running/sprinting in a breeze!!
It gave me energy, helped my focus, kept me hydrated, and delayed onset- muscle fatigue... It's an all natural organic combination of endurance ergogenics, plus it's gluten, & dairy free! I'm Hooked!!
Well, here's the link, I got it from Super Supplements, check it out...(little pricey, but it lasts for a long time and WORTH IT)
Link to the brochure:
http://myvega.com/sites/myvega.com/files/u1/VegaSport-Brochure-Web.pdf
Lastly, during a 3 minute break between my run, (while exhaustively trying to catch my breath)...a college football player tossed me some endurance energy chews called SHOT BLOKS™, by Clif. He said they help get him through his grueling football practices....so I tried them, and they're not only GOOD tasting but they also seem to have a lot of "GOOD-for-YOU" ingredients that help stave off fatigue during endurance activity!
The benefits include :
- Caffeine- for energy and mental focus, also decreases rate of fatigue
- Brown rice syrup- for easily assimilated carbohydrates to fuel the muscles.
- Electrolytes- to help facilitate electrical impulses to travel properly throughout your body.
http://www.clifbar.com/food/products_shot_bloks/
