I think we have a working recipe for pinole now - it's fairly moist and should withstand bouncing around in a pack without turning to dust. I'm excited to put it to the test this weekend at the North Face 50k Endurance Challenge. Next I hope to find an easy way to incorporate chia seeds - as in the iskiate drink the Christopher McDougall talks of in Born To Run. I am a little worried about bring something new into the mix before two big races - especially the Mohican 100 - but I view it as more of a test 100 anyway. If I can find a whole food dietary plan that meets my ultra needs I will have considered these races a success whatever time I finish or miles I get. As of now the plan involves pinole consumed throughout along with 1-2 dates per hour and then fueling up on fruit or potatoes at each aid station. The chia will either be added in a separate water bottled and having a few sips now and again or using it as an energy drink and having it as a quick shot every so often. We'll see how it goes at North Face. Of course the chia is added to the pinole so I will rely on it less as a fuel source then as to help hydration. With summer races ahead hydration is always an issue. Thanks for reading!
Peace,
Eric
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