Eat/drink for five games

stir22

bainsey wrote
We'll skip the card and go right to the balance... INSUFFICIENT FUNDS.

BTW, what are your opinions on those five/six hour energy drinks? I've tried them, but I have to wonder if they're basically effective via placebo.

love the five hour energy drinks. on long days ref'ng i'll have a couple...if only two games, always one between games. i know a lot of people don't think they do much, but i get a definite boost.

also have multiple bananas on game days.

BillyMac

For all you guys who are watching your weight, and yet, still want to drink one of those sports drinks to replenish electrolytes, I recently discovered Powerade Zero. It has no calories and has Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium, and Calcium.

NoFussRef

Same here, bananas and 5-hour-power. Lots of water, I drink less gatorade products and more water, all the "sports drinks" seem to be sugar and food coloring. I also carry "cliff-bars" (granola bars), and beef jerky.

Oh, and after doing 5 or 6 games in a day, the more "Boooos!" you hear during the games, the more "Booze" you deserve after. Pendleton Canadian Whiskey, or Glen Livet Single Malt Scotch, nothing erases a fanboy faster. 😀

just another ref

bainsey wrote
(Aside from the obvious Advil at day's end.)

Obvious to whom? Do you routinely need/take something like this after multiple games? What's the problem? Do others do this?

constable

just another ref wrote
Obvious to whom? Do you routinely need/take something like this after multiple games? What's the problem? Do others do this?

After 5 games I wouldn't rule out taking some.

Advil is a staple in my referee bag that goes to every game.

Welpe

NoFussRef wrote
Oh, and after doing 5 or 6 games in a day, the more "Boooos!" you hear during the games, the more "Booze" you deserve after. Pendleton Canadian Whiskey, or Glen Livet Single Malt Scotch, nothing erases a fanboy faster. 😃

I don't always drink beer, but when I do, I prefer a cold Shiner. You have
good taste in liquor though. 😉

Good suggestions here for things to keep you going. Granola bars, energy bars, dried fruit, fresh fruit, nuts all good sources of energy to keep you going. Have a little bit between games as needed.

I like the 5 hour energies as well but don't use them often, only when I really feel I need them. Water and Gatorade G2 also very important to keep hydrated.

bainsey

just another ref wrote
Obvious to whom? Do you routinely need/take something like this after multiple games? What's the problem? Do others do this?

You mean you haven't seen the pictures of giant Advil bottles on this forum?

I typically don't take any pain reliever medication with me, but I occassionally do when I get home.

(Billy, I like Powerade Zero, too. I'll have to find out who has the best deal on them here. Probably not Circle K.)

stiffler3492

I had six summer league games in a row last year. I took some granola bars and water, and I felt great all the way through the end.

Camron Rust

bainsey wrote
I typically don't take any pain reliever medication with me, but I occassionally do when I get home.

Note to those who do take Advil, take it BEFORE your game.

A few years ago, I was having various lower leg and foot issues after I returned form a major knee surgery. I found that if I took just one dose of Advin before the game, I had no problems afterwards. But, If I waited until afterwards, the Advil would reduce the pain but the pain would persist for 2-3 days even if I kept taking Advil on the recommended schedule. The preventative ability of Advil (anti-inflammatory) is where it really worked best....not the pain reliever.

mikeref

try the already made "uncrustables" frosen pb&j sandwhiches. no crust. keep them frozen till you need them, pack them in your bag. Perfect for between games or at half time. I swear by them!

NoFussRef

mikeref wrote
try the already made "uncrustables" frosen pb&j sandwhiches. no crust. keep them frozen till you need them, pack them in your bag. Perfect for between games or at half time. I swear by them!

Doh! how could I forget about those! My mother keeps them around for the grandkids. I prefer the PB and Honey. Never thought to take those along for the ref-ride. Good tip, +1.

Welpe

mikeref wrote
try the already made "uncrustables" frosen pb&j sandwhiches. no crust. keep them frozen till you need them, pack them in your bag. Perfect for between games or at half time. I swear by them!

Not a terrible suggestion either. I'd think a simple peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat would also carry you pretty well.

mcdanrd

Cliff Bars

Adam

mcdanrd wrote
Cliff Bars

any relation to Cliff Notes?

26 Year Gap

mcdanrd wrote
Cliff Bars

Snaqwells wrote
any relation to Cliff Notes?

They are shorter than most energy bars.

Adam

26 Year Gap wrote
They are shorter than most energy bars.

Why not call them Chucky Bars?

Welpe

Snaqwells wrote
Why not call them Chucky Bars?

Ouch. 😮

How do we know they aren't Cliff Claven bars?

M&M Guy

Snaqwells wrote
Why not call them Chucky Bars?

Those are the ones with nuts.

26 Year Gap

And they would have to secure permission to put 'the picture' on the wrappers.