Question for the What Would Julieanna Do? Q & A:
I am running a 8hr Ultra marathon August 10th for the 5th time. 1st time as a whole foods plant based eater. What foods should I consume the week before? Also, do you have recommendations for during the run?
Answer:
Recipe for a Natural Sports Drink:
4 cups water (can substitute partial or all coconut water or tea)
1/4 cup pitted dates or 100% pure maple syrup
Juice of one lemon, lime, or orange
1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions: Blend all ingredients together until dates are liquefied. Pour into sports bottle(s) or store in refrigerator in airtight container for 4-5 days. Makes 1 liter or just over 1 quart.
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Unless you drink the water from the WHOLE coconuts, I would avoid any packaged coconut water. See http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400879/Cool-Down-with-Coconut-Water.html