I see often when people ask what should I do for nutrition in my IM the answer is often, do what you do in training. As my 1st IM is 6 months away I want to start getting it dialed in during my training sessions.
How do I start and what am I aiming for? In the 70.3 I have done I have generally carried mostly liquid based carbs with a couple of gels and gels on the run. I am going to start using Powerbar products as that is the on course nutrition.
If it makes a difference I am big, 6'5'' and 200lbs ish at race weight. I sweat a lot. I sweat like a yak, and its very salty sweat as well. To make it interesting I am doing IM Lanza so will be running in the heat. Salt and hydration I think are going to be my biggest issue.
How do I start and what am I aiming for? In the 70.3 I have done I have generally carried mostly liquid based carbs with a couple of gels and gels on the run. I am going to start using Powerbar products as that is the on course nutrition.
If it makes a difference I am big, 6'5'' and 200lbs ish at race weight. I sweat a lot. I sweat like a yak, and its very salty sweat as well. To make it interesting I am doing IM Lanza so will be running in the heat. Salt and hydration I think are going to be my biggest issue.