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We completed ten laps each (about 130 miles) and were<br />
ahead of the 2nd and 3rd place teams by two laps with<br />
only an hour and a half of racing left. Our efforts earned<br />
us the title of National Duo Champions. Overall, our<br />
race went exceptionally smooth and we both remained<br />
consistent with our lap times.<br />
Stepping back up on the top step of the podium and<br />
pulling on the Stars and Stripes jersey is one of the best<br />
feelings an athlete can ask for. After another season of<br />
striving for ambitions while struggling for balance, it is a<br />
great reward to share that experience with an awesome<br />
friend and a hometown full of supporters. The question<br />
now remains . . . can we forget how miserable 24-hour<br />
racing can be and go for another one next year? HN<br />
Clint and Ben’s 24-hour<br />
race fueling/supplements<br />
suggestions<br />
Just before a lap<br />
Anti-Fatigue Caps – 2<br />
Race Caps Supreme – 2<br />
Endurance Amino – 2<br />
(This is a winning combination! I forgot to take these a<br />
few times and my laps felt noticeably more difficult.)<br />
During the lap<br />
Endurolytes Fizz – two tablets in a water bottle per lap<br />
<strong>Hammer</strong> Gel – one every other lap (or every lap if<br />
needed)<br />
Rich Maines raced to a 2nd<br />
place finish in the solo male<br />
single speed category with a<br />
total of 14 laps in 22:34:18.<br />
“<br />
I just wanted to share my story about my first doping<br />
test. I finished 2nd place solo single speed at the 24-Hour<br />
National Championships. I was approached by a USADA<br />
official immediately after crossing the finish line and was<br />
not allowed to leave his sight until after being tested. I was<br />
actually excited to get tested.<br />
Before giving my sample, I provided the list of supplements<br />
and dosages I had used within 24 hours of the race start<br />
and during the race as follows:<br />
• Race Day Boost<br />
• Endurance Amino - 2 capsules per hour, 4 capsules<br />
one hour prior to race start<br />
• Race Caps Supreme - 1 per hour and 3 capsules one<br />
hour prior to race start<br />
• Anti-Fatique Caps - 1 per hour and 4 capsules one<br />
hour prior to race start<br />
• Endurolytes - 2-3 per hour<br />
• Perpetuem - 3 four-hour bottles<br />
“<br />
I received the official results yesterday and was negative<br />
for any banned substances, as expected. In this era of<br />
intensified scrutiny of athletes, I appreciate <strong>Hammer</strong><br />
<strong>Nutrition</strong>'s commitment to producing clean products.<br />
Thanks for providing safe and effective products!<br />
- Rich Maines<br />
<strong>Hammer</strong> <strong>Nutrition</strong> sponsored athlete<br />
Between laps*<br />
HEED<br />
Perpetuem – good way to get calories without the<br />
bloating<br />
<strong>Hammer</strong> Bars – in small amounts, such as a third at a<br />
time (easy to digest and tasty!)<br />
Xobaline – 1-2 after each lap<br />
Endurolytes – as needed based on body weight and<br />
temperatures<br />
*We were again reminded that eating too much between laps sets you<br />
back for at least the next three hours, leaving you feeling bloated and<br />
lethargic on the bike. Pay attention to how much HEED, Perpetuem,<br />
and/or <strong>Hammer</strong> Bars you consume between laps, remembering that<br />
you will be back on the bike soon!<br />
Photo : Chris Magerl<br />
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