Question: Last summer I guzzled four bottles on a hilly 75-miler. I just rode the loop again for the first time this year—in the cold—and drank only one bottle. Does cooler weather have that great an affect on fluid needs? Or was I just not drinking enough? — Steve S. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: No,…
Question: I’m 58 and try to stay fit through proper eating and vitamins. But all the claims and hype are confusing. After I take all my supplements, I often wonder if there will be room for breakfast! They’re costly, too. What’s your recommendation for a reasonable regimen of vitamins for guys our age? — Ron…
Question: I don’t care for commercial energy bars. What else can I use for fuel on long rides? — John W.
Question: Several years ago, I heard Coach Fred talk about his participation in the Team Race Across America. He mentioned how he and his three teammates had planned to eat carbs but craved fat and even started wolfing down potato chips. What’s the scoop on nutrition for ultras? Are fatty foods necessary? — Joe F.
Question: For a recovery drink right after a ride, I tried five teaspoons of sugar in a large glass of low-fat milk. Is this good? What should I eat next, and when? — Jay P. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: The amount of food you need to speed recovery depends on your size and on how…
