Thirty minutes and counting. Mix up an energy drink. These help to top off minerals and electrolytes -- the stuff you don't get from your tasty bagel.
During the race. Drink plenty of water. The prescribed intake for the desert is a gallon a day. Knight tucks a packet of glucose-rich gel in his jersey to prevent crashing.
Postlap. The key to a speedy recovery is to quickly get some carbs into your system. Knight likes to down another energy drink and some plain, old-fashioned food. Include on your menu: lentil soup, mild bean burritos, or even more oatmeal.
Coordinates: Laird Knight, heygranny@grannygear.com
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