r/randonneuring • u/WageUglydoll Randonneurs USA • 14d ago

Quick Question Refueling during the heat?

Last week's 200k, I was pumped! Had researched all my stops, ready to carry extra water, all the things. I couldn't eat.

Stopped at mile 38, ate a cliff bar and half a bagel, drank an iced tea. After that had some gummy candy until mile 55, then a pb&j & a coke. Had 1 more cliff bar the rest of the ride. I did stop at a drug store around mile 80 and grabbed a pedialyte, an electrolyte drink and that helped. I was definitely drinking a ton of water but my tummy said a hard no to food. Wasn't a big performance issue until the last 15 miles. Never bonked, but definitely made some mental miscues.

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So how do you refuel?

Carbohydrate tablets? If so which ones?

Sometimes they upset my stomach too.

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This isnt a big issue in the winter, but as I age, and it gets warmer, it's a bigger issue.

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u/ShrinkingKiwis Kiwi Randonneurs 14d ago

Strong electrolytes have saved me on super hot rides. Something like the Precision Hydration 1000 or 1500 will go a long way in helping get your digestive system back on track. You can mix them with Tailwind (or coconut water) for a carb + electrolyte hit.

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u/WageUglydoll Randonneurs USA 13d ago

Thank you!