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Infinit and hydration

lunaportlunaport
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I use Infinit to fuel my races and I require 250-300 calories per hour which comes out to basically 20-30oz of liquid.  So my question is should I just drink plain water to increase my hydration per hour, or would it be better to dilute the Infinit within the amount of water that I need for the race.  For example:

If I need 50 oz of hydration and 250 calories per hour - I could drink 20oz water with 2 scoops Infinit plus 30 oz plain water, or

I could drink 50 oz of water mixed with 2 scoops of Infinit (diluted).

Does it make any difference?

Comments

  • Bruce ThompsonBruce Thompson

    I concentrate my Infinit (825 Calories, 6 scoops) into a 24 oz bottle.  I make it last 3 hours by taking very small sips every 15 minutes, and then drink 24-36 oz of water (depending on the temperature) every hour to get my hydration.  This way I can carry 1 bottle of Infinit for a HIM, or for an IM start with one bottle of Infinit on the bike and pick up a 2nd bottle at bike special needs.  Basically I use Infinit for fuel and water for hydration. For me it makes it easier to keep track of the water I take in, and don't really think of Infinit as hydration.   If it really hot, I'll also take a S-cap after 4 hours and another after 5 hours.

     

  • bob hillerbob hiller

    The proof's in the pudding.  I'll be trying Bruce's protocol.  Thanks for the topic, David.

  • Patrick HaydenPatrick Hayden
    I have been doing what Bruce does for the last few years. Works pretty well, you just need to make sure you take in enough water with it and balance out any additional electrolyte needs (like Bruce mentioned). You will want to test it to make sure your stomach works with it. I have never had any issues, it is pretty concentrated so you will want to make sure that your Infinit is pretty light on flavor otherwise it can be pretty overpowering.
  • lunaportlunaport

    Great suggestion Bruce.  That hadn't even occurred to me.  I'm be trying that at my next race.  Thanks!

  • Bruce ThompsonBruce Thompson
    @ David....Patrick is right about the strength of the flavor.  My Infinit has a very weak flavor for a normal two scoops.  But when I concentrate it, the flavor becomes stronger.  I also suggest that you try it before the race.  One last thing - I always find out what the on-course liquid nutrition is for the IM or HIm race I'm doing and do a ride or two with that just in case something happens to my infinit.  Like the bottle leaks, or they loose my special needs bag.  I want to have at least tried the on-course stuff before race  day as a back up in case I need to use it.  
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