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Jdubs21

2009-07-10 11:52 AM

Subject: Oly nutrition

I have completed 2 sprints and will be doing my first olympic distance Aug 1st. I was wondering what kind of refueling is recommended for this distance. Obviously the longer the race the more nutrition necessary but any suggestions? I know that in a sprint very little if any is needed... I am not sure about what is suggested for Oly's to half-ironman races...

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JohnnyKay

2009-07-10 11:58 AM

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Media, PA

Subject: RE: Oly nutrition

Oly - Sports drink on the bike with perhaps a gel or 2 (or equivalent), especially if you prefer water. Sports drink or water on the run with perhaps a gel. Not really too much different than a sprint.

HIMs are MUCH different. This is where race nutrition really starts to matter.

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Experior

2009-07-10 12:02 PM

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Champion

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Columbia, South Carolina

Subject: RE: Oly nutrition

Sprint: I basically take nothing. No calories; maybe a few sips on the bike or run to wet my whistle.

Oly: I took one gel on the bike, a little sports drink, and water on the run. I was going sufficiently hard on the bike and run that I really didn't feel like eating or drinking that much. I had no nutrition issues that I'm aware of.

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d00d

2009-07-10 12:02 PM

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Whispering Pines, North Carolina

Subject: RE: Oly nutrition

JohnnyKay - 2009-07-10 12:58 PM Oly - Sports drink on the bike with perhaps a gel or 2 (or equivalent), especially if you prefer water. Sports drink or water on the run with perhaps a gel. Not really too much different than a sprint.

HIMs are MUCH different. This is where race nutrition really starts to matter.

x2

my first oly is this weekend (july 12) and i plan on going with one bottle and (max) 2 gels for the entire event.

good luck and have fun!

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2xtreme

2009-07-10 12:09 PM

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Kayak Point, WA

Subject: RE: Oly nutrition

This is a very individual question so it will be difficult for any of us to provide relative info for you specifically. Also, the weather, what you eat the morning of, the night before, the week before will all have an affect

For an Oly, I have 1 aerobottle of water and a small amount of gatoraid (or only use gatoraid at supported stops if the event is supported?) I will take 1 gel after being on the bike and comfortable for a few minutes, and take a second one about 3/4 way through the bike. I don't take anything with me on the run.

Just for referance in a sprint, I have a 1/2 aerobottle of water or gatoraid and I carry 1 gel but have yet to use one. Nothing else.

Michael