Primal Quest is anything but an easy feat. Along with the gear and mental toughness you'll need to complete your adventure, you're also going to have to make sure that you take care of your body along the way in the race. This doesn't just mean wearing sunscreen and the appropriate attire for protecting against the elements but it also of course means making sure you're nurturing your body with the nutrients it needs. That means protein and carbohydrates and also making sure you get in the proper hydration.
When Should I Eat Along the Course?
The answer to this really depends on what part of the race you're on, but you can pretty much be sure that you need to constantly be thinking about refueling yourself. Sure, it's going to be tough to do this—you're often going to be so focused on getting through the next point in the course that nutrition may not be your top priority. But it should be.
Breakfast – All Day
As each adventure race morning arrives, a good type of protein to pull out of your pack in the would be the Promax Original Bar which has enough protein (20g) and carbs to fuel your day. And it also comes in great breakfast flavors like Greek Honey Yogurt and Lemon Bar which are always a great, light way to start the day.
Snacks
You're going to be on the go non-stop for the entire expedition. That's why we call it a quest and not a vacation. So what's a good on-the-go item to use to pack in the nutrition you need? Promax has some great bars that will act as the perfect snack to keep your energy up. To do this, you'll need the type of nutrients found in Promax Original bars or Promax Pro Series.
Promax bars are great to use for refueling during times of activity. They have easy to digest protein paired with fast assimilating carbohydrates. This will keep your muscles and liver fueled so that your brain can help you on the course. Promax Pro Series bars include a different protein matrix, paired with different carbohydrates. This means that these are particularly good for recovery. When you have some down time, the Pro Series bar will give you more protein in a form that is easily digested. Pro Series bars are particularly clean and are perfect for sensitive digestive systems.
When You Don't Know What Time Dinner Is
Along the way on the quest you're going to come across things like water paddling, mountain biking, rappelling, and more. Needless to say, you won't be on your regular eating schedule like you would be living at home. Promax bars can be used as a meal replacement if you don't have the option of fitting in a real meal. Promax PRO SERIES bars are especially good for meal replacement as they are packed with 28 grams of protein and easily assimilated carbohydrates.
What Are You Packing?
Every Primal Quest participant is going to need a special amount of gear and equipment. When you're checking off you're list, don't forget to think about your nutrition needs throughout the quest, as well as your hydration needs.
Any other questions about how to prep for Primal Quest? Feel free to get in touch on Promax's Twitter or Facebook for more advice!