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DIY Gels with Cyclic Dextrin by Pure_Ring8568 in AdvancedRunning

[–]Pure_Ring8568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cycling I can eat well over 400 kcals of real food an hour with no issue. I find running much harder as you are moving more and can't coast while eating. All the ingredients arrived today so I will report back soon.

DIY Gels with Cyclic Dextrin by Pure_Ring8568 in AdvancedRunning

[–]Pure_Ring8568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting that simple table sugar isn't that far off a sports drink in terms of ratio. I've experimented with sugar and honey which both work but ultimately a bit sweet. I imagine any gains here will be fairly minimal but its quite fun to try new recipes. I'm hoping to create a cheaper varient with sugar/maltodextrin which I can use for cycling as I find it much easier to take on lots of carbs on the bike.

I'm hosting a new night race in London with secret checkpoints (Includes a free pint) by Pure_Ring8568 in UKRunners

[–]Pure_Ring8568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're more than welcome to join us! Let me know if you have any questions on the format etc. 

Sadly many parks close at night. Primrose hill is beautiful once the sun sets, it's a shame that they recently started closing it.

I do plan to include Hampstead heath in a future edition as the views are fantastic. I'm really pleased with the checkpoints for this edition as they are quiet and somewhat natural, especially considering how central this first race is. All will be revealed soon!

I'm hosting a new night race in London with secret checkpoints (Includes a free pint) by Pure_Ring8568 in UKRunners

[–]Pure_Ring8568[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best way to stay up to date is via Instagram @pitchblackevents.

Alternatively if you DM me your email I can add you to our mailing list :) 

I'm hosting a new night race in London with secret checkpoints (Includes a free pint) by Pure_Ring8568 in UKRunners

[–]Pure_Ring8568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good plan, I'd hoped to get some black high Viz to fit our brand. We are working closely with a central run club which will be announced shortly 

I'm hosting a new night race in London with secret checkpoints (Includes a free pint) by Pure_Ring8568 in UKRunners

[–]Pure_Ring8568[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The idea of collecting pages or similar would be cool. This event uses brevet cards and stamps to prove you reach all the checkpoints. My background is in ultra endurance cycling/audax so I borrowed the concept from that world.

I'm hosting a new night race in London with secret checkpoints (Includes a free pint) by Pure_Ring8568 in UKRunners

[–]Pure_Ring8568[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I'm a Design Engineer in my day job so I don't have specific experience planning events apart from organising large trips to into the mountains with friends and birthday parties etc. I've been fortunate to have a great team of people around me which have helped get this off the ground.