Food/Drink
topgunspengler
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Hi
I've put my name down for my first triathlon next April.
What do people generally drink/eat on the way round (if anything). Presume the usual energy drink attached to your bike but any other useful suggestions would be much appreciated, i.e what, where stored etc.
Any other hints/tips much appreciated.
Many thanks
I've put my name down for my first triathlon next April.
What do people generally drink/eat on the way round (if anything). Presume the usual energy drink attached to your bike but any other useful suggestions would be much appreciated, i.e what, where stored etc.
Any other hints/tips much appreciated.
Many thanks
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Yes it is just a sprint one, but it's my first event so it could be that i am actually on the bike for over an hour after all!!
For future reference what do people suggest to be the best energy drinks/bars to eat on the way round (or the gel thing mentioned above?!?)
Cheers
If I were you, I would try a few products out during training and see if you have any undesirable effects. Don't experiment during the actual event. I have been using some of the High 5 products during and after my longer sessions, mainly drinks mixes. Have also tried a gel or 2 but they take some getting used to and are an acquired taste
If you have an mp3 player or PC try to catch the JBST podcast as they often offer advice on this subject. One thing that has stuck with me is their (and probably other peoples) TEST IT mantra. Try Everything Several Times In Training I think it means.
With regards to energy/cereal bars i have always found it better to strictly keep consumption to the bike ride... they tend to get soggy during the swim!
Seriously though, i'd be interested to know how you get on. I heard good things about the gel packs.. don't taste to good but are easily stored and provided a good boost!
I find that when I do this in training then I rarely need to consume anything other than water or a very diluted energy drink during my training time, even on longer bike rides.
Another thing I used to struggle with was over-doing it on the water/re-hydration and then being desperate to pee, especially towards the end of the bike ride. My solution was to take small sips every five minutes instead of big gulps every 15-30 minutes and that seems to have worked well.
Porridge and toast with jam/maramalade 2 and a half to 3 hours before the race with a large glass of water - small glass of fresh orange and a cup of coffee.
On the drive to the event I'll drink half a bike bottle of water. Then I'm fully hydrated peeing -generally bursting for the loo on arrival at the event. I'll also have a snack bar (tracker or something similar)
1/2 Hour before race a bottle of energy drink (powerade)
Sip some water 5 mins before race time then off
On the bike about 3 large gulps of a mixed energy drink (high 5)
NOthing on the run.
I've yet to bonk or feel like I've not taken enough fluid.
This strategy covers about 1 and 1/2 hours of racing (whether sprint tri or half marathon)
Currently working towards my first ever triathlon next April and needing all the help i can get (on many subjects!)