What is your favorite "power food" before a long training day or race event? (Page 2)

I agree with the above. Eating less works better for me even for long workouts and TRIs of any length. I have found from experience if I eat a lot it doesn't turn out well. I have a cliff bar with some apple juice about 2 hours before time to start. and a gel about 15 minutes before the start. I have a gel each hour or so along with lots of water during the workout if it is going to be more then 2 hours. I may have a little sport drink (if it is cold) in the latter part of the workout out or race

I think the key is what you eat the day before. For example my dinner before my last Tri consisted of Grilled Salmon, whole grain rice, and broccilli along with lots of water. Everyone is different so what works for one person may not work very well for another. You need to try different things until you find what works best for you. I have left some undigested food on the side of the road or felt like I could a few time that made me realize I shouldn't eat much especially close to the start of a workout.