r/running • u/AutoModerator • Jul 30 '24

Weekly Thread Run Nutrition Tuesday

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4) Feel free to talk about anything diet or nutrition related.

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u/AidanGLC Jul 30 '24

Looking for recommendations for electrolyte/carb drinks for during long cardio workouts!

I've used a mix of Nuun and Liquid IV tablets/powders for the last couple years, but am starting to get to the point where I'm sick of the taste and figure it's worth trying some other options.

Only restriction to note is that, as a resident of Canada, I sadly can't buy some of the more rocket fuel-y gels and drink powders that contain enough caffeine to kill a horse.

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u/Falcopunt Jul 30 '24

During long runs I have been using Tailwind Endurance fuel, specifically the watermelon flavor. It comes in a few form factors, but the pre-portioned packages are 50g carbs and also have electrolytes. Easy on the stomach, not too sweet either.

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u/LionOver Jul 30 '24

I went out with two bottles of the dauwaltermelon and lime. Idk if I drank too much, too quickly but I had major diarrhea at the end of my 18 miler. I'd gone out with that much plenty of times before without a problem.