30 Seconds SummarySaving Money As An Endurance Athlete
- Use table sugar instead of expensive carb mixes during workouts to save costs, as sugar offers the same key ratio (1:1 glucose:fructose) and costs significantly less.
- Replace specialized endurance drink mixes with table salt for sodium, which is adequate for most training conditions and far more cost-effective.
- In extreme conditions, opt for sodium citrate to provide high sodium needs without as much expense as branded endurance mixes.
- Avoid gels and chews, using inexpensive caffeine pills instead for an energy boost, as they provide the same benefits at a fraction of the cost.
- Example of a cost-effective endurance session: combine regular Gatorade, sugar, table salt, sodium citrate, and a caffeine pill for about $0.67 compared to $4.75-6.50 with premium mixes and gels.
- Conservative estimate shows annual savings of $530 for someone training 8 hours per week by using these budget-friendly swaps.
- For detailed guidance on tailor-making your intra-workout nutrition, the RP Diet for Endurance book is recommended.
Renaissance Periodization
Alex Harrison
