Late evening recovery food

Papapete
Papapete Posts: 133
edited February 2010 in Road beginners
Hi,

What is recommended for a recovery / snack after a turbo session of 1 - 1 1/2 hours on an evening. I normally get off the bike about 9.30pm.

Do i need anything at this time, or is something to aid recovery needed to boost the next session. I normally do 3-4 sessions per week of varying intensities, with a ride at weekend (yes.....outdoors!!)

The reason for the question is that I went out yesterday for 2 hours but felt heavy legged, and have put this down to not fuelling / recovering properly

Any help appreaciated

Thanks

Comments

  • Nerrep
    Nerrep Posts: 112
    Carbs + protein. Tuna and pasta or something similar is a fairly safe bet.
  • Stone Glider
    Stone Glider Posts: 1,227
    Errm,,, you're not overdoing things a bit are you? Your other life as an international lumberjack and superstar may be taking a toll on your energies. When do you rest?
    The older I get the faster I was
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    Lard.

    Food of champions.
  • Papapete
    Papapete Posts: 133
    Stone Glider....................2 kids are taking the toll on my energy, and I sit at a desk all week, so I get plenty of rest at work (don't tell the boss!). Life as an International Lumberjack sounds good, if only I'd have thought of that when doing GCSE's.

    Did think about over doing it, but the hours I put in on the bike don't seem excessive. i'm riding for the fun of it and no intention on racing, although would'nt mind completing the Etape du Dales without getting off and walking.
  • Stone Glider
    Stone Glider Posts: 1,227
    Not a criticism, just a gentle enquiry. You are the best person to judge. I was only opening another line for analysis 8)
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  • gupta-patel
    gupta-patel Posts: 81
    Crisps.
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    Well, if lard is not for you, I recommend licking the sap like secretions of the common aphid.

    Nectar....the drink of winners.
  • mrchrispy
    mrchrispy Posts: 310
    i tend to hit peanut butter on toast with a pint of chocolate milk.
    y.u.m.
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    If at nighttime, try SiS nocte, give you DREAMS as opposed to dreams. But great for overnight recovery.

    Otherwise, just neck something like rego and then have a normal dinner within 45 minutes.
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  • sheffsimon
    sheffsimon Posts: 1,282
    Rake of ale, followed off with large doner, no salad.
  • sampras38
    sampras38 Posts: 1,917
    mrchrispy wrote:
    i tend to hit peanut butter on toast with a pint of chocolate milk.
    y.u.m.

    Are you Gazza's best mate by any chance?

    ;-)
  • Synapse2010
    Synapse2010 Posts: 55
    Take on an energy drink and then eat within the hour :D
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  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    I recommend one of the Late Night Recovery Bars. Mind you I'm not talking about the Late Night Energy Bars or the Early Morning Recovery Bars, although in a pinch a Mid Afternoon Recovery bar could be substituted. But in general it has to be the Late Night Recovery Bar in order to obtain maximum benefits.
  • johngrage
    johngrage Posts: 24
    mrchrispy wrote:
    i tend to hit peanut butter on toast with a pint of chocolate milk.
    y.u.m.

    +1

    but peanut butter and jam also chocolate milk made from Hershey's Chocolate Syrup
  • KiNgOfThEmOuNtAiN
    KiNgOfThEmOuNtAiN Posts: 99
    Peanut cookies lathered in peanut butter :D
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