PUTU wrote:
I always doubt marketing but whatever mixture they put in EFS Pro it works a ton better in me than anything I have tried. And yes I have gone higher than the recommended concentration and it still seems to digest just fine. Infinit worked for me when I used it (did a few verps though), but EFS Pro flat out works better FOR ME. It does cost a bit more than Infinit though.
Another thing that works for me is the Osmo/Skratch plus solids/shot bloks but it can be a pain to carry all of this, especially short distance racing. Just fill up my water bottles with EFS Pro and I am done.
I would try EFS Pro but the money is INSANE! How would you compare EFS Pro to Skratch? Thicker? Heavier? Better (how)? Etc.
If I had my choice (which I kind of do obviously), I would use Skratch and solid foods on the bike. I just don't want to carry that much shit with me... even when you take into consideration the special needs and aid stations. You're looking at 5 bottles (maybe 6) for a 5.25 hour ride. That's either 3 on the bike at a time and getting 3 from special needs OR making a mega mix and refilling your BTA bottle (option B is out for me since I HATE drinking from a straw). AND THEN you still need to pack 5 Bonk Breakers somewhere to get 300 calories per hour!
Also, this might seem naive but, if my HR is for whatever reason higher than normal, I feel I can get away with my race pace watts with just liquid nutrition.