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Re: "Bonk" Training. Good Idea? [Fireproof -- TT]
bonking is not only a terrible sensation, but a very destructive physiological effect. as far as i know, the full blown bonk involves your body attempting to begin burning proteins for fuel (the same thing you are trying to build up). not good.

but..... i think you can train your metabolism to become much more efficient for endurance events; ie, better at burning fats. one of the biggest proponents of this, is triathlon coach michael mccormack. he is extremely accomplished, and has written an article on this issue.

see: Efficiency Is Everything: http://www.triathloncoach.com/articles/eff.html

excerpt: "My method for improving my fuel efficiency was quite simple; controlled deprivation. Basically, this meant eating less in training while taking care to not go over the edge and bonk."

my personal advice is to always have a little something extra packed with you (gu pack or 2). last year i foolishly bonked on my bike and deleriously rode to a grocery store. i was literally panicked while i went to the candy isle and started ripping into the stuff with my helmet on and everything. at the register i was shaking. if i had no money with me, i still would have eaten and worried about settlement after it was in my system. fortunately, i always keep a 20 in my patch kit.

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Last edited by: TheMonkey: Mar 13, 04 16:35

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