whats the best supplement for endurance

[arenasbuzzersho]

i am a long distance runner an was wonering whats the best supplement for pre workout

right now i take gnc amino complex 4400

examples,navapor, no xplode, creatine, etc. will they help???

any input is really apprecate

[DBee]

If I had to pick one supplement it would be Beta-Alanine.

[AMillane7]

Beta alanine, citrulline malateu

[arenasbuzzersho]

Creatine(2.5-3grams) & Beta-Alanine(4-6grams).

before or after??

[eddiegoodfellar]

i am a long distance runner an was wonering whats the best supplement for pre workout

right now i take gnc amino complex 4400

examples,navapor, no xplode, creatine, etc. will they help???

any input is really apprecate

Most people seem to really like BODY OCTANE made by MAN.

You could also look into Cordygen VO2 ULTRA or Cordygen5 by Millennium Sport Technologies

[DBee]

before or after??

Scratch the creatine. The best supplement for endurance is beta-alanine. I would take it morning/pre & post workout. I usually split up my dosage. 2 grams in the morning, 2 grams before I workout, and 2 grams after I workout. Sometimes I take all 6 grams pre workout.

NOW Beta-Alanine is going to be the best deal you'll find on this site. 1/2 tsp = 2grams. I'd suggest you only take 4 grams. Do not follow the instructions on NOWS beta-alanine container if you do purchase it. They suggest taking like 12grams or something absurd just so you go through the product faster and purchase more. http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/now/betaalanine.html

If you want to read more about beta-alanine:
http://www.betaalanine.info/
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/betalanine.html

[user94984100999]

Intrabolic

[RB12]

Most people seem to really like BODY OCTANE made by MAN.

You could also look into Cordygen VO2 ULTRA or Cordygen5 by Millennium Sport Technologies

MAN Body Octane is a stim-free, creatine-free pre-workout energizer that aids greatly in aerobic endurance, recovery and suppressing lactic acid. Plus it is a non-proprietary formula so you know exactly how much of each ingredient you are getting

I added this to my regiment for triathlon training years ago and have not found a product that works as well

[Dm1337]

beta-alanine and caroline
i probs spelt them wrong
helps to stabilize the pH levels in ur muscles when they become very acidic, to stop the burn

[redredss]

creatine or an EPO product (legal one)

[_NimbusTim_]

MAN Body Octane.....if you want to add a little more too it, check out adding Nimbus Nutritions Poseidon. Both are excellent products, and make a great stack.

If you can only use one, go with Body Octane.

[CTDeuce]

Most people seem to really like BODY OCTANE made by MAN.

You could also look into Cordygen VO2 ULTRA or Cordygen5 by Millennium Sport Technologies

thanks for the vote buddy . You could also look into Citruvol Xs since it has our Oxyceps ATP blend that you get with Cordygen, and also has a nice dose of Citrulline Malate also.

[kerplunk]

I would recommend Ultima personally. Ultima + Cordygen5 would be a slick combo.

[youngkang]

i am a long distance runner an was wonering whats the best supplement for pre workout

right now i take gnc amino complex 4400

examples,navapor, no xplode, creatine, etc. will they help???

any input is really apprecate

I would say for endurance, Go for MAN BODY OCTANE. I think i seen the best results with it for long runs. it also helped my endurance when i play football. Plus its stimulant free. =)

[dBubis]

Blue Gene?

[aeg8193]

I'm not sure, but someone told me that there's a product called 'Race Caps Supreme' by Hammer Nutrition, and they are for endurance athletes. Apparently they are pretty good. Google it.

[908]

I think you'd be better off researching what foods will help you rather than supplements since there is nothing that will be guaranteed to help. I saw some one list creatine... do NOT take creatine. If you participate in distance events as you said, which utilize aerobic energy mechanisms, creatine will serve no purpose and you will be wasting your money.

[arenasbuzzersho]

thanks for all the input on everything, i am about to buy some of the MAN body octane, has everything sounds like i need

[homerunrbi]

Vitargo

[VS2]

i am a long distance runner an was wonering whats the best supplement for pre workout

right now i take gnc amino complex 4400

examples,navapor, no xplode, creatine, etc. will they help???

any input is really apprecate

If you're a long distance runner why would you even want to choose something other than a carbohydrate based product. Everything you just mentioned above is all stimulant based besides the creatine of course. So after 15min of training you'll crash since all you have stimulated is the mind. Stimulants are not a source of fuel for muscle, carbohydrates are. If you're looking to use a carb that will help you run longer at a higer rate then Vitargo is what you need. I dont know how long you run for but you can consume up to 1200 calories of Vitargo in an HOUR with ZERO stomach discomfort and ZERO bloating. Vitargo works faster than maltodextrin based products like Hammer, cytosport and endurox.

Vitargo is viturally BONK PROOF!!! If you want something that you will feel on your very first use and see a reduction in your run times this is it!!!

Best in Fitness,

[omurphy21]

high quality cordycep and rhodiola extracts have always helped me with distance running and adapting to increases in mileage.

[SwolenONE]

beta alanine/cit malate

you may look into Test Drive, which has an EPO blend and beta alanine

or Body Octane which has ideal doses of beta alanine and cit malate

[CONTROLLED LABS]

try a sample of purple wraath, it is excellent for cardio based activities (as well as lifting)

[trygve]

I don't have any experience with distance running, but I do some reasonably long-distance bike rides (a lot of 150 mile rides, never quite broken 200, but I've gotten close) and I feel like taking a few grams of L-carnitine before heading out has helped keep me going strong after a few hours. The most important supplement for me, however, is "no salt" salt substitute (potassium chloride); I just put that on food all the time and I find it cuts down a lot on cramping on long rides.

[Adawg4929]

If I had to pick one supplement it would be Beta-Alanine.

Beta alanine, citrulline malateu

I think Beta-Alanine would be your best bet, as increasing carnosine levels really helps to lower the lactic acid 'burn' which should allow you to push a bit further. Ive always liked beta-alanine/'carnosine boosters' for endurance type activity's oppose to weight lifting, not that it wouldn't help aswell.

[friedrice683]

thanks for all the input on everything, i am about to buy some of the MAN body octane, has everything sounds like i need

I am a collegiate XC and distance runner in track. I recommend Purple Wraath. Drink half before your run / half when you're done. Perfecto. Body Octane is $$$.

[arenasbuzzersho]

I am a collegiate XC and distance runner in track. I recommend Purple Wraath. Drink half before your run / half when you're done. Perfecto. Body Octane is $$$.

thanks man,, orered a sample and will try, right now i usually have powerbar and propel but can replace the propel with the wrath

[_NimbusTim_]

thanks man,, orered a sample and will try, right now i usually have powerbar and propel but can replace the propel with the wrath

Check out Poseidon as well.....this product becomes a staple for most who try it.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/nim/pos.htm

[getbustered]

beta-alanine and caroline

Who is she and how can she increase my endurance? I am interested in finding out. PM me.

Vitargo

How the heck did it take until post #19 for somebody to actually recommend something with a carb source? This guy is a long distance runner. To be completely honest, depending on what specific distance is being referenced by "long-distance," Gatorade (or any source of simple sugar) is probably going to increase performance more than any combination of things listed here.

Not saying they aren't worthwhile, but people throwing these things out would be doing him a better service by including carbs as the first and foremost priority for increasing performance, and possibly adding one of these products to that base.

Out of everything listed here, I would probably go with Body Octane mixed with Gatorade (or your preferred carb source), or Poseidon under the same conditions.

[TitanBMJ]

creatine or an EPO product (legal one)

Creatine is terrible for endurance athletes. It's only good for short bursts of strength/power. That's why it's good for weightlifters, football players, baseball, etc. Not for long distance runners.