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maddie
Mar 20, 2002, 8:43 AM
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Hey Everyone!
I just wanted to Know what everyone gets their power on.
Maybe its a bananna, sport drink, something sugary or something really weid. Whatever it is , i wanna hear about it!
Cheers!
maddie
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phil_nev
Mar 20, 2002, 12:58 PM
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well, at the gym i go to, the sell these chocalate muffins, they are a great energy boost, also, powerade or gatorade is great for keeping up your sugars.
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dantman
Mar 20, 2002, 1:13 PM
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I usually like to have a couple of cliff bars hanging around. I will always have a bunch of water an usually a gatorade. Bananas are great too.
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kman
Mar 20, 2002, 1:39 PM
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I usually snack down some powerbars...mmmmm....powerbars
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pianomahnn
Mar 20, 2002, 1:44 PM
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Kraft Macaroni and Cheese owns.
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rrrADAM
Mar 20, 2002, 1:51 PM
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On my climbing trips it's the Breakfast of Champions... Quadruple Mocha and cigarettes.
During the day, "Cheap-o-Rade" (home-made), and more cigarettes.
Think I'm kidding ??? Ask the following users... i.karen, sauron, nikegirl, addiroids, hangerlessbolt, toobigtoclimb, f_od, jeepmonkey, or meadors... As they've all witnessed my "champion's diet".
Smoking is bad... Mm'kay ???
But in all seriousness... I get my endurance from the meal the night before, high in carbs. And I find that "hydration" is key to endurance and not pumping out, as it keeps your blood volume up.
rrrADAM
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spank_spank
Mar 20, 2002, 2:24 PM
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Jelly beans
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radistrad
Mar 20, 2002, 2:35 PM
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I usually like to have a good breakfast, pancakes, eggs and bacon. I often find that when we get to the crag and start climbing time gets away from us and we dont eat lunch until well after noon, so that big breakfast sure helps.
For lunch I like the tuna and cracker lunch kits and apple and sometime some granola bars.
Works for me.
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jdtschida
Mar 20, 2002, 2:49 PM
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whatever I can get at the gas station is fine with me. Sometimes I don't eat, that helps with the weight... just kidding...
If I eat a box of mac and cheese I don't climb well... Or if I eat more than half a pizza, that is also too much.
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greyghost
Mar 20, 2002, 2:53 PM
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I was talking to this girl that does triathlons, and she said that the energy for a particular day actually comes from your meal three days before. So if she was competing on Saturday she would eat the appropriate food on Wednesday.
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crackwhore
Mar 20, 2002, 3:05 PM
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nothing...
i fast for at least a day or 2 before hard Redpoints.
...and drink lots of water
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mountainrat
Mar 20, 2002, 6:03 PM
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The week before something hard, like a mountain bike race, I "carbo-load." Immediately after, there is a "window" during which time it is MUCH easier to replenish carbs I just smoked through. Day-to-day, it's Ramen Noodles and Peanut Butter & Banana sammies- mmm mmm good!
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addiroids
Mar 20, 2002, 6:15 PM
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The Food Guide Pyramid:
Tuna 2-3 Servings/Day
Coffee 3-4 Servings/Day
Guinness 4-5 Servings/Day
Anabolic Steroids 6-11 Servings/Day
TRADitionally yours,
Addiroids (aka Cali Dirtbag)
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drysdan
Mar 20, 2002, 6:16 PM
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Totally just a balanced diet. I make sure I get enough of everything(ok, sometimes too much). On climbing trips I usually try to eat big dinners, and keep breakfast and lunch sufficient but not too much. I drink a ton of water, too...
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maculated
Mar 20, 2002, 6:31 PM
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My partner and I joke about needing a Clif bar before our day of climbing. Gotta stare at the guy on the package for inspiration and then eat what he's been eating. Commercialization is where it's AT!!!
And of course, there's climbing with my lucky thong. ; )
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maculated
Mar 20, 2002, 6:34 PM
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You know, this got me to thinking. I'm also superstitious about de-layering when possible. I'll strip down before a climb so I'm totally uninhibited by heat or fabric. I've been known to be found shivering on multi-pitch climbs. But seriously, everytime I strip off the fleece, I seem to send routes a lot more regularly.
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livnfre
Mar 20, 2002, 6:36 PM
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Anything with lots of carbs and staying hydrated.
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climberchic
Mar 20, 2002, 7:37 PM
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Normally, energy bars, gatorade and all that don't do anything for me. Then I found this crazy powder called "Spark" made by Advocare. Little on the expensive side and tastes like hell if added to water like it suggests, but tastes fine when added to Tampico or OJ. Triathletes and pro athletes I had heard of endorsed it (not like it matters, but it was something) so I thought I'd give it a shot.
Holy cow! I have energy generated from the depths of my soul that I never knew existed.
After climbing, I always have a craving for a big plate of pasta.
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miagi
Mar 20, 2002, 9:04 PM
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I take a poweraid or water with me. To eat, ill bring anything. I think the best is granola bars cause they are small, light, and taste good.
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nikegirl
Mar 20, 2002, 10:48 PM
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I VOUCH for rrradams diet!!!
All day....all fricken day!!! No food. Climbing...smoking...NO FOOD... NOT until sundown by the Campfire...finally!! The man ate FOOD!!!
Oh, and did I ever mention??? ikaren, makes a meeeeaaannnnn pasta!!!! Well she DOES!!!!
"may I have some moor please"- in a Tiny Tim tone~~
STILL!! Adam, drove me nuts...not eating!!
Ok: so, now for mine???
HEE HEE!! GUILTY PLEASURE!!!
WONDERBREAD...JIF BRAND: PEANUT BUTTER AND BLACKBERRY JAM!!!!!! YUM!! Bananas.
Chased down, with a "harvest powerbar" : peanutbutter chocolate chip.
Water or Gatorade: orange ~~~
I LOVE FOOD!!!!!
IT'S also my snowboarding diet!!
T
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jcclimber
Mar 20, 2002, 10:59 PM
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Gatorade, water, clif bars, luna bars, and pop tarts. This is my climbing energy food!
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stigonrock
Mar 21, 2002, 12:15 AM
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Well ashamedly I confess to be a complete and utter LAZY ASS when it comes to eating.
But Liquorice Allsorts always go down a treat at the rocks..Mm mmmm
STIG
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jt512
Mar 21, 2002, 1:37 AM
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Quote:Maculated teased: I'll strip down before a climb so I'm totally uninhibited by heat or fabric.
We know, we know. We've read the "thong" thread. A picture would be worth 1000 words, Mac.
-Jay (is it getting hot in here?)
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reno
Mar 21, 2002, 1:52 AM
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Two packs of Peter Pan crackers with peanut butter, one bag of homemade trail mix (banana chips, dried mango fruit, cashews, raisins, sunflower seeds, and peanuts,) and a lot of water.
And I also use the "cigarette diet", though I don't recommend it to anyone.
Best,
JRB
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dontneedfeet
Mar 21, 2002, 3:58 AM
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I can't believe anyone hasn't mentioned the sacred PowerGel or Gu....that's probably just the cyclist in me talking though.....
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