Red Bull

Ok in my quest to try new things, I elected to try a Red Bull before my Brick workout on Sunday. Why? Well I am still on Phoenix time-so waking up at my usual 530am time in Winnipeg felt like 330am. Needless to say, the promise Red Bull gives to wake you up in a snap, was a sure hit for me!

I must also admit that I love the taste of Red Bull-kind of citrusy in a non-offending way. The only problem I encountered was that carbonation factor. It makes you burp a lot. Normally, this really would not be a problem, but, being in a swimming pool and having to burp under water was not so great. I swallowed a lot of water (and probabally pee) but thought it to be good training for when I am in open water and will undoubtedly be choking on water all the time (and swallowing offending microbes of God knows what)!

I also have to say that I had a fantastic swim-I could actually say I liked it (who knew). It felt good, it felt easy and I did a total of 100 laps followed by a 90 minute cycle. The question I had, was the good feeling related to the rest/recovery week or the Red Bull? Hmmmm...so today went for another swim and did the Red Bull thing again. Still burped a lot but the swim was not as good. As Mr. P has reminded me, recovery is key!

So about the Red Bull-I think it will be something I may use-not on a regular basis I am pretty sure the caffeine overload can not be that good for you. But in a pinch....Hey whatever gets you through!