As you may recall, I had nutrition troubles at IRONMAN Wisconsin 2011. These troubles have lead me to practice a variety of different nutrition options.
I am thankful that Erin has referred me to Osmo Nutrition. I decided to try Osmo for Women after doing some research, reading some reviews from other athletes and asking a friend/nutritionist his valued opinion.
The longest workout I’ve had so far this year was Saturday’s 4 hour brick…20 min run, 3:10 bike, 30 min run. Osmo nutrition has been my go to for hydration during my bike and run workouts since late February. When I have long or taxing workouts, I use the preload before my workout (both the night before and the morning of) and the active hydration during the workout. I have not used the recovery formula due to the caffeine…my body is SUPER sensitive to caffeine and doesn’t respond well to it.
During Saturday’s 4 hour brick workout, I noticed the following:
- It was 84F and humid during the last run portion.
- It was mostly sunny for the duration of the workout.
- There were strong winds from the SSW at 20+ mph.
- While on the bike, I consumed 4 bottles of water, 1 bottle of Osmo Active Hydration (3 scoops), 2 Kind granola bars, 2 packages of Honey Stinger Chews.
- On the 2nd run, I got very hungry. Next time I need to take in calories closer to the run while on the bike.
- I sweat out a LOT of salt…my blue Coeur tri kit was covered in white salt when I was done working out.
- I was not dehydrated or hyponatremic at any point during the workout or post workout. 🙂
So far, I am a HUGE fan of Osmo Nutrition and I am definitely looking forward to testing it during races and longer workouts as this summer progresses…the heat and humidity in central Iowa will be the true test 😉
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Week #14 Totals:
Swim: 4500 yards
Bike: 79.1 miles
Run: 34.5 miles
Strength Training: 2 hours & 15 minutes
Hot Yoga: 1 hour
Week #14 in the green 😉
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Great post – I’ll definitely look into this as I start to think about triathlon season! Thank you!
Absolutely!! Let me know when you try it 🙂
I started using the Osmo Active Hydration several weeks ago and so far so good, My longest ride with it was 64 miles this past Saturday and I had two 24 ounce bottles of Osmo and some water. I hope this continues to work for me as my sessions get longer and the temperatures rise. I want to feel confident with nutrition/hydration going into IMLP and so far this has worked.
I’m glad it is working so well for you!! I completely agree Lee!! I hope it continues to work for me as well!!
Good to know 🙂 Wow. 4 hours and your IM is WHEN? Can you say dedication?!
I have a 70.3 in about 7 weeks and IM is in September. I try to stay as dedicated as I can 😉
Whew- that’s a great brick! It sounds like you knocked it out of the park!
Were you biking in a sleeveless jersey?! I’m still stuck on the trainer (it didn’t get above freezing this weekend) but I hope to get out next weekend!
You should try pretzels to help with the salt loss!
Thanks Abby…it was a sleeveless jersey. Since it was 84F and sunny here on Saturday, sleeveless was definitely the way to go (although we woke up to snow on the ground again this morning…ugh!!). I hope you get some warmer weather to get outside soon!! I have some pretzels and Goldfish crackers to try for this coming weekend’s brick. 🙂
Such wacky weather 🙂 But I’m sure the 84 was a welcome change!
It definitely was Abby!!
Great week!! That brick sounds crazy!! Good for you!!
I just got some Osmo to try. I don’t like the sound of the women’s formula flavors (mango…gross) which I am super sad about…so I got some samples of the “regular” or men’s formula. Looks like you are getting dialed into your hydration and nutrition needs!!! 🙂
Thanks Leslie!! It was a great workout 😉 I LOVE the mango flavor…it is very subtle. You should give it a try!!
So glad you like it and that it’s working well! Only hydration in my bottles 🙂 Way to rock that brick workout!
Thanks Erin!! Good stuff for sure!!
Kecia, where do you purchase it? Is it in local retail stores or should I be looking online? I am wondering if there is a way I could sample the product before going all in. From the sounds of it, you, Erin, and a number of others really like it. I definitely want to give it a try.
I could only purchase it online Kristen, but if you click on the Osmo link above, I think there may be a single serve option. Here in central Iowa, we don’t have a local shop that sells it 😦
They have single packets online. I am going to try a bunch of different one’s and see what I like. There is so much to choose from with the before, during, and after workout. My body would be on Osmo overload.! Ha.
Yay!! I hope it works for you. Let me know what you think when you try it!!