ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: Using honey

Re: Using honey

CBell6006@aol.com
Wed, 1 Oct 1997 20:37:08 -0400 (EDT)

Tom, I'm not sure I understand your post about using honey. I understand
honey's affect on blood glucose level, but should it be used only post-ride
or during a long distance (100 mile) ride, say at 20 mile increments?
Wouldn't this cause a sharp increase in Insulin production soon after the
administration of the honey ( I know it does this to me in about 20
minutes), and therefore cause a drop in blood glucose levels? The French
endurance riders have been very successful, and maybe they know something we
American riders don't. I am planning on doing a 100 mile ride in two weeks,
just wondering what the effects of giving my horse a dose of honey along
with his electrolytes at the P.R. checks, I'm sure he'd love itl! :-)
Also, some time ago, you'd mentioned a Carbohydrate builder (by Champion I
think) that is available at G.N.C. I've forgotten the amount of this to
give, and how often. Seems you had said that it would only be beneficial
after about 50 miles.
P.S. So glad to have you back on line. I missed your knowledge and wit!!

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