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Going the
Distance
Velzy Long
Distance Season Guide 2010 |
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Honolulu, HI 96815-3855
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Race
Calendar:
September
4 Queen Liliuokalani
Race (Kona)
11 Catalina US
Champs
12 E Lau
Hoe
19 Henry Ayau/ Pailolo
Challenge
26 Na Wahine O Ke
Kai
October
3 World Paddle
Expo
10 Molokai Hoe
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Greetings!
Distance
season is upon us and unlike short regatta races you need to plan.
We've compiled what we think are the "must have" items to keep you
strong through the distance season.
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Liquid Fuel: Spooky
Drinks
EFS
What it does: EFS or
Electrolyte Fuel System is a high electrolyte containing powder
that delivers 1,000 miligrams of the 5 essential electrolytes:
sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium and calcium. It keeps you
well hydrated and prevents cramping while providing three different
forms of carbohydrates for sustained energy.
How it tastes: Not too sweet. The perfect
balance of enough taste but not too overwhelming. Fruit Punch is
the sweetest and is still pretty easy to stomach.
Flavors: Lemon-Lime, Tangerine, Grape, Fruit
Punch.
How to use: mix 1 scoop per 12 fluid
oz.
Where to
Buy: GNC, online or
through local dealers
"I
take optagen hp before with breakfast. Prerace 30 min. prior to the
start of any big race. I drink EFS during the race along with
eating poi , fruit cups, gels, and shot blocks. Its not as sweet as
most sports drinks. My two favorites are fruit punch and lemon
lime- Fruit punch is sweetest of them all and still not too
sweet. After a race I drink ultragen to help my body with
recovery."- Jimmy
Austin
Perpetuem
 What it does: Pepetuem has the perfect balance
of Carbs,proteins
and electrolytes
for the most complete drink on the market. It
is high in calories so I can be used as a main source of
fuel.
How it tastes: It ends up looking milky which turns
people off, but the vanilla-orange flavor is surprisingly good and
gives the body exactly what it needs during competition. Best
served VERY cold.
How to use: about 2 scoops per bottle, per hour.
Then sips every 15-20 minutes. Or every "change"
Flavors: Caffe Latte, Orange-Vanilla and
Unflavored
Where to Buy: Island Paddler, Island Bike and
Triathlon, Sports Authority,
"If it is an endurance race without
changes such as Molo solo, or long one man races, I use
Perpetuem
in my water bag. I swear by
it, it is a perfect balance of protein and complex carbs. I also
like the fact that it doesn't really have a taste, so you can add a
bit of juice or gatorade if you like, I like it the way it is
tho'."- Jane
McKee
"As far as race
nutrition I really like Perpetuem by Hammer. It
basically is a mixable powder that has all the nutrition you need
in a race...protein, carbs, sodium. I don't like to stop and eat
during a race. With Perpetuem you don't have too. It was designed
for endurance training and races. It is also very easy on your
stomach. You can buy the unflavored Perpetuem and mix it with your
electrolyte drink (thats what i do) or it comes in a few other
flavors."- Scott
Gamble
Cytomax
What it does: Cytomax is said to lower lactic acid
in muscles, which usually causes burning and
cramping during training. It also helps stabilizes exertion and
speeds recovery.
How it taste: Sweet. People who use Gatorade or
other sugary drinks will like it, but too much sweetness can offset
blood sugar and upset your stomach during a race. Experiment with
different quantities in practice before committing to any drink in
a race.
How to use: Mix one to one and a half scoop of
Cytomax in 16 oz. of water. Begin drinking 15-30 minutes into
exercise. Drink 5 oz. every 15 minutes. After training, slowly
drink another 16 oz. over the next hour to aid in
recovery.
Flavors: Citrus, Go Grape. Fresh apple, Tangy
Orange, Fruit Punch
Where to
Buy: Target, GNC, Boca Hawaii,Vitamin Shoppe, Island
Paddler
"I stick to drinks that are just carbs
and salts (rather than a protein blend but that's just because of
my stomach), and I avoid high fructose corn syrup. My favorite is
Cytomax fruit
punch." -Kanesa
Duncan
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Solid Fuel:
Shot Blocks
What: These 33 calorie blocks of
carbohydrates and electrolytes are perfect for people who have a
hard time consuming solid food during races. All Shot Blocks
contain at least 70 mg of Sodium and 20mg of Potassium per 3 blocks
and are super tasty!
Try: Margarita Flavor: The Anti-Cramping
Blocks-- contains 210 mg of sodium in a serving---three times the amount found in the other
flavors.
Price: About $2 per pack (6 blocks
included)
Flavors: Black Cherry, Cola, Orange (50mg
caffeine)
Margarita (3x sodium), Lemon
Lime, Mountain Berry
Strawberry,
Cran Razz
Where to find them: Island
Bike and Tri ( Kapahulu), BOCA Hawaii, Sports Authority, Target
Stores
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Sun Protection: Vertra
What: When your out facing the elements for
hours at a time, why not use a little elemental resistance? Verta
Suncare is our favorite product. It is thick enough to give full
coverage, but lightweight so it doesn't clog pores. Most
importantly it stays relatively put, unlike other sunscreen sticks
that are more oily and prone to run. Vertra was built and tested by
the best watermen, surfers and paddlers, and the SPF 38 stick
always protects during long exposure to the sun. .
"Huge fan of Vertra. Being a fair
skinned haole boy, finding a good sunscreen is important. Vertra
is the best I have ever used. Stays on all
day." - Scott
Gamble
Try:
Shelter Tinted SPF 38 for natural
coverage
Where
to find it: Wet
Feet, Surf shops, Island Paddler
Cost:
$20.99-
$27.99
Visit their Site
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Water
Systems:
Kole Gear
Lets
be honest-hydrating can suck -remembering to stay hydrated during a
race can suck even more. Kole Gear changes
that. Kole
Gear is a pressurized water system that propels your drink of
choice, effortlessly into you mouth, so you don't suck during
races. Literally. Not only is it so easy to use, you barely have to
miss a stroke. If only we could get it to paddle
too!
"I had a
tendency to not drink enough when racing...using the Kole gear
changed that. It requires no effort to hydrate. " Scott Gamble
"The Kole
Gear water system helped me stay hydrated without missing a stroke
in the Koa Nui race. Without the Kole gear, I would not have been
able to focus completely on surfing.I won't leave home without for
any race!" - Patrick
Dolan
Where to find it: Island Paddler, Kole Gear Website,C4
Waterman
Cost: $50- $65.00
Kole
Gear Site
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Gear: 2XU
Compression Pants
What:
Compression pants are just what they sound like. Tight fitting
pants that compress
certain muscle groups, to increase blood flow and circulation while
exercising.
Other tested benefits of compression
clothing are decreased muscle soreness after intense workouts,
higher anaerobic threshold and a lower ratio of blood lactate as
compared to those in non -compression clothing. It also provides
muscle stability for sports like Stand Up paddling.
Why we love them: 2XU pants are also SPF 50+ so you can
save your Vertra
for more important places, like
your face. Australia's 2XU are also the leading researcher and
manufacturer in this area and promise to keep "compressing" long
after the first few wears.
Where
to find: BOCA
Hawaii, Island Bike and Tri, 2xu Website
Cost:
$99- $150
Read
More about Compression Research: here
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Hope you enjoyed our guide!
Remember to train like your second, party like you won.
Sincerely,
Velzy
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