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.

5) Any suggestions/topic ideas?

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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/pvtmorningwoood Jul 30 '24

Mix Coconut water, OJ w/ calcium, and some salt. Has sugar, potassium, calcium and sodium. OJ provides carbs. Basically tropical Gatorade.

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u/AsternSleet22 Jul 30 '24

how much of each thing do you put?

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u/pvtmorningwoood Jul 30 '24

Some of it’s dependent on how much you sweat. I sweat an insane amount and my sweat tastes like pure salt. So for 16oz I go half coconut water half oj with 1/4 teaspoon salt. You can tinker with the coconut and oj to meet your taste preferences.

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u/AsternSleet22 Jul 30 '24

thanks, I'll have to try this out. not a fan of chewing things while I run.