INFINIT Nutrition on IM

I have been using Infinit for the past 2 years and I have had excellent results.  I would highly a personalized Infinit formula.

Best of Luck!

I believe Perpeteum did not work for me because I mixed my bottles at 4:30am and then had 2 spare bottles in my special needs bags with powder to mix with water once I needed them.  I got to teh bike at 8:30 am, meaning the Perpeteum had already been mixed for 4 hours and it was sunny that day and starting to heat up.  I have used Perpeteum in the past with good results in shorter races (even a marathon) but for some reason I did not care for the taste of the mixture on this day therefore stopped taking it about half way through the first lap on the bike (bad decision).  I was using water and gels and then started to cramp up midway on the 2nd lap.  By then my stomach was not happy with me and all I could muster was something that was ice cold (water and Perform).  I admit I didn't have the most solid nutrition plan going into the race but have used Perpeteum numerous times, even on my 80 to 100 miles rides.  For some reason, it didn't sit well with me.  If you talk to Hammer, they will tell you that it goes bad about 4 hrs after mixed in warmer temperatures.

I guess I am looking for something that doesn't get skunky right away.  I have also used Perpeteum solids on my longer runs with good results but the amount of them that you have to take to get enough calories is somewhat a pain in the butt. 

x2 here

Only reason IMO to use something like Infinit (which I do) is to pre mix, so you'd likely have the same result with any mix.

I like Infinit and have had success with it.  Used to use a CarboPro/Nuun combo, but was getting bloated from it, possible from the sweetener in the Nuun, added to my propensity to swallow air in the swim.

I would love to live off the IM course, and will need to learn to like the taste of Perform a little better to do so.  Happy that GU is the gel...that helps.  I do supplement my Infinit/sports drink with gels or blocks/chomps on the bike.

Run is not so much an issue...I just down whatever I can stomach by then.

I use Infinit for both bike and run and it works well for me.  This will be my first IM with it though.

I used it for the Goofy Challenge at Disney and it worked well.  I filled all four bottles of it and only used two for the first half of the marathon portion.  Once I kicked one I'd fill it with water...kick the second I'd fill it with on course nutrition (powerade).  Saved the last two for the last 13 miles and repeated filling with water and powerade for the other two. 

Why wouldn't you use the on course stuff?

btw, I'm not trying to be a jerk. 

You likely wouldn't 'just' use Perform as you'd probably have to drink too much of it to get the calories (carbs) you are looking for.  But you could do Perform for some fluid and electrolyte replacement.  And then water and gels for the rest of your fluid and calorie needs.  Or you could look at something like Infinit that allows you to combine most of that (you'll still need water).  You do want something (or things) which you can stomach the taste/consistency over a long time period while exercising.  You need enough fluids and calories.  You should probably have some electrolytes.  Outside that, it becomes personal preference as much as anything (protein, caffeine, solids, etc.).  As others noted, finding a simple plan is usually the best.  And being able to rely on the course for at least some of your needs is likely to make your planning easier.  Good luck!