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Title: Best sources of energy
Post by: espocrespo on May 08, 2011, 08:17:42 PM

For all us people who bowl a lot (or just in nets). What foods/drinks that are reasonably healthy, that are a good source of energy

Title: Re: Best sources of energy
Post by: TommO on May 08, 2011, 08:22:36 PM

I always have a banana before I bowl. I also have a bottle of water/sports drink on the boundary to keep hydrated. Usually something carby such as muesli and apples will also be good!

Title: Re: Best sources of energy
Post by: Talisman on May 08, 2011, 08:24:58 PM

Garlic Chilli Chicken and Kingfisher Blue.

Title: Re: Best sources of energy
Post by: justnotcricket86 on May 08, 2011, 08:25:10 PM

Carbs before you start playing mate, porridge for breakfast and then as the chap said above, banana before you go out to field

3 bensons also does the trick ;)

Title: Re: Best sources of energy
Post by: tommo256 on May 08, 2011, 08:30:56 PM

Red Bull

Title: Re: Best sources of energy
Post by: tim2000s on May 08, 2011, 08:36:17 PM

Got to agree with the talisman.

Title: Re: Best sources of energy
Post by: Canners on May 08, 2011, 08:39:00 PM

Carbs n plenty of fluids

Title: Re: Best sources of energy
Post by: Ciaran on May 08, 2011, 08:40:53 PM

I had my best bowling figures after a burger king an hour before the game started, followed by a red bull.
My previous best figures came after a fry up and a red bull!
Also make sure you have had plenty of beer the night before, hangover bowling is better as you dont over think things!

Title: Re: Best sources of energy
Post by: tim2000s on May 08, 2011, 08:46:06 PM

being less flippant, carb load the night before, and a single energy drink on the day will be enough.

Title: Re: Best sources of energy
Post by: Colesy on May 08, 2011, 09:30:53 PM

Lucozade!!

Title: Re: Best sources of energy
Post by: Number4 on May 08, 2011, 09:56:45 PM

I have had some of my best games after a big night out..Cricket and League

Title: Re: Best sources of energy
Post by: uknsaunders on May 08, 2011, 10:00:00 PM

cant go wrong with frijj

Title: Re: Best sources of energy
Post by: Talisman on May 08, 2011, 10:13:19 PM

Took on a 16oz burger topped with Chilli Beef and Onion Rings the night before our first league match in Starvin Marvin's, worked a treat, full of energy all day.

Title: Re: Best sources of energy
Post by: hell4leather cricket on May 08, 2011, 10:26:51 PM

is that how you keep your athletic frame ?

Title: Re: Best sources of energy
Post by: Talisman on May 08, 2011, 10:29:50 PM

It's hard work but worth the pain!!!

Title: Re: Best sources of energy
Post by: 100 not out on May 08, 2011, 10:41:57 PM

do those muesli bars work??

Title: Re: Best sources of energy
Post by: haider-k on May 08, 2011, 10:47:52 PM

Quote from: uknsaunders on May 08, 2011, 10:00:00 PM

cant go wrong with frijj

You just took the words right out of my mouth mate, frijj always does the trick for me.

Porridge in the morning for breakfast, some pasta like an hour before the game and then a banana along with some other fruit in the changing rooms just before going out. Obviously loads of water or whatever sports drink floats your boat. I personally don't bother with them, water does the job