I’m a runner and compete in a lot of organized races. I don’t want to carry a bottle while running, so how can I benefit from OS drinks?
A. OS Pre-load and OS Re-load are big favorites of runners. Building and replenishing muscle glycogen with these drinks maintains good fitness and helps repair and prepare your muscles for the next training session or competition. If you’re in a sport where carrying water bottles is not convenient or possible, you can make a gel with the OS Endurance or OS Sprint mix. Using hot water, dissolve an entire pouch in 6 oz. of hot water. Obviously you have to do this far enough ahead of use that you can cool down the mixture. This makes a gel that is perfect for using in an organized run with frequent water supplied. Carry the OS gel-like mix in gel flasks on a gel belt and take a slug when you see a water stop coming up. It’s not perfect, but even if you don’t achieve osmolality, it’ll be close enough not to bother your stomach. Think of the extra fuel you can supply with OS mixed as a gel. We learned this technique from marathon runner customers. They attest that they’ve had their best tim
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