Member Question: Ironman Bike Nutrition

author : mrakes1

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During the race there will be plenty of opportunities to exchange bottles, so I'm thinking about going with the aero bottle and Gatorade bottle and fill up as necessary. What should I do?

Question from triwor
I can't decide on how many bottles I should carry during the bike leg of an Ironman. When I train, I carry three bottles plus my aero bottle, which works out pretty well. But during the race there will be plenty of opportunities to exchange bottles, so I'm thinking about going with the aero bottle and Gatorade bottle and fill up as necessary. What should I do?

Answer from Marni Rakes

Master of Science- Exercise Physiology
Certified Sports Nutritionist
USAT Level-1 Coach

After months of training with your own cocktail of drinks, gels and bars, you are forced to make the decision of whether or not you will carry your own products with you on the bike or rely solely on aid stations. Regardless if you are just now trying to figure out your training nutrition for a long bike ride or contemplating how you can hydrate and fuel for 112 miles of riding, it is without question that Ironman bike nutrition can be quite tricky. [.....]

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date: November 17, 2008