Perhaps my little story is a bit interesting regarding hotshot. They had sent me some free trials which I tried, although I don't typically suffer from cramps ( at my slow speed ). I had no problems with taste, digestibility, using it at speed, etc. I just could never tell any difference since I really don't suffer from cramps.
I am 5'10, 170 pounds. I have been competing in triathlons for 36 consecutive years including 27 Ironman finishes.
Last week in Chattanooga at the 70.3 worlds I had a bit of a freak incident in T 1. Let me be sure to say that nobody did anything wrong and nobody was at fault. The strippers, wetsuit that is, ripped off my suit then gave me a hand to pull me up. The guy that pulled me up's knee hit the middle of my quad like a bull's-eye. I literally couldn't walk through transition. For the first time ever I thought I wasn't going to finish the race.
After I settled in on the bike I did "OK" but I sure was worried about the run. During the first leg of the run the quad was cramping like the dickens. When I got to the hotshot station I knew I had nothing to lose so I downed the whole thing in one gulp. A bit to my surprise, the cramping went away pretty quickly.
Then, on lap to I downed another hotshot and was able to maintain my stride the whole way and actually hit my exact time that I told my wife I would run before the race. Again, I had no problem whatsoever with taste, digestibility, etc.
I will certainly say that the hotshot worked. I am one always to quickly question the difference between correlation and causation, but my quad pain and the subsequent relief has made me a true believer.
I sure hope I don't have to experience this again, but if I do I know the solution :-)
David
* Ironman for Life! (Blog) * IM Everyday Hero Video * Daggett Shuler Law *
Disclaimer: I have personal and professional relationships with many athletes, vendors, and organizations in the triathlon world.
I am 5'10, 170 pounds. I have been competing in triathlons for 36 consecutive years including 27 Ironman finishes.
Last week in Chattanooga at the 70.3 worlds I had a bit of a freak incident in T 1. Let me be sure to say that nobody did anything wrong and nobody was at fault. The strippers, wetsuit that is, ripped off my suit then gave me a hand to pull me up. The guy that pulled me up's knee hit the middle of my quad like a bull's-eye. I literally couldn't walk through transition. For the first time ever I thought I wasn't going to finish the race.
After I settled in on the bike I did "OK" but I sure was worried about the run. During the first leg of the run the quad was cramping like the dickens. When I got to the hotshot station I knew I had nothing to lose so I downed the whole thing in one gulp. A bit to my surprise, the cramping went away pretty quickly.
Then, on lap to I downed another hotshot and was able to maintain my stride the whole way and actually hit my exact time that I told my wife I would run before the race. Again, I had no problem whatsoever with taste, digestibility, etc.
I will certainly say that the hotshot worked. I am one always to quickly question the difference between correlation and causation, but my quad pain and the subsequent relief has made me a true believer.
I sure hope I don't have to experience this again, but if I do I know the solution :-)
David
* Ironman for Life! (Blog) * IM Everyday Hero Video * Daggett Shuler Law *
Disclaimer: I have personal and professional relationships with many athletes, vendors, and organizations in the triathlon world.