Many people have asked me how I could keep moving for 61+ hours and 200 trail miles at the McNaughton Park Trail Runs a few weeks ago in Vermont. Besides having an all-star crew, the number one thing that keep me going was the awesome products from Sports Quest. I didn't use every product - but the products above are what my crew gave me every hour on the hour throughout the event.
Carbo Pro is a tasteless powder that mixes easily with anything. I had a serving of this stuff mixed with water or sports drink every hour. One serving of Carbo Pro provides the same amount of Carbohydrates as a pound of potatoes. If you are planning on doing something long - seriously try this stuff. It will keep you going. The Carbo Pro 1200 is a concentrated drink that we mix with water to provide extra good calories. When I am running, I burn approximately 125 calories a mile. You have got to find good sources of energy to put back into your body. This stuff works for me.
Interphase provided me with the necessary protein. My Mom brought a blender from home and we mixed Interphase (along with Carbo Pro) with chocolate milk for a great tasting shake once every five hours.
I have got to be honest - I'm not sure what is in the Recovery Amino Power but it aids in my recovery and I learned from my friend David Goggins to take these pills during the events to keep providing nutrients to your muscles. These pills in combination with the VO2 Max Endurance kept my muscles feeling strong throughout the event.
I also take Recovery Amino Power religiously during training - 3 pills in the morning on an empty stomach - 3 pills immediately after a workout - and on hard training days another 3 pills right before going to bed. I know it sounds like a lot of pills - but trust me - it works.
Thermolyte MetaSalt is taken just like any salt pill - the hotter it is and the more you sweat - the more you would want to take. These are easy on the stomach and keeps the sodium in your body for the long haul.
We are all an experiment of one - you have got to see what works for you. But if you are like a lot of endurance athletes out there you are still looking for it. Sports Quest is a great company. The athletes that use these products use them because they work. You owe it to yourself to try - these products were essential for me to not only be able to finish but win the McNaughton Park 200 Mile Trail Run with over 48,000 ft. of elevation change in conditions (with over 2 inches of rain falling during the event) that many have called pure hell.
It's one thing to go out and run a race - its another to be able to day in and day out train for an event. I have run over 3,000 miles in each of the last few years because of the aid and recovery of these products. Check them out at: www.carbopro.com
