Ten years ago (2008) DC Rainmaker posted an article about the effects alcohol had on his performance.
I expect it holds true today for most of us.
What he discovered by measuring his performance:
“Well, at least for me that drinking just a little bit the night before has a fairly significant effect on my performance – in particular in cycling.”
Magnesium is much more than a simple electrolyte – it is involved in more than 300 biological functions and is essential for heart health.
Many randonneurs take ibuprofen as a matter of course to prevent feeling pain during a long ride. Others wait until an injury occurs and then take it. A recently published article says a study suggests taking common painkillers such as ibuprofen for only a week can significantly raise the risk of having a heart attack. The…
At last I think I might have found a nutritional supplement that works for me on randonnees. I used this on the recent Perth-Albany-Perth 1200 and it is the only supplement I have tried that I have had success with. It really does seem to live up to its claims to enhance energy, focus and…
Could it be as simple as not having enough magnesium in your body? Magnesium is much more than a simple electrolyte – it is involved in more than 300 biological functions and is essential for heart health. Any prescribed doses of magnesium are likely to be woefully inadequate because of a fear of possible side effects. The symptoms of…
What do you eat on long rides? Kevin Kolodziejski says: “no food is neutral and any bad food eaten for whatever reason has some sort of negative consequence, one that may not adversely affect a single ride but will detract from future ones in some way eventually.“
A US Army research center has developed an algorithm that reportedly can optimize an ideal caffeine dosage strategy to maximize alertness when experiencing lack of sleep.