I just completed IM AZ but barely. My last two Ironman races (IMWI & IM AZ) have been very hot and I have suffered having my stomach shut down during the bike. I have trained in the heat but seem to struggle with the nutrition. I passed out under the 101 bridge twice on the 3rd loop. Some how I talked the paramedics into letting me continue. I made it but it wasn't pretty.
My first 3 IM races went smooth with very little calories on the bike 200 per hour tops. The problem there is I run out of gas during the run. On the flip side it seems that over 300 shuts my stomach down.
It may be the heat as well. Just really frustrated now. I'm capable of a sub 11 Ironman based on my past results but have returned a 15:45 and now a 16 hour my last 2 outings.
Has anyone out there overcome similar problems?
Does anyone know of a good endurance sports nutritionist?
I'm tired of Ironman survival and would hate to give this all up.
Thanks
My first 3 IM races went smooth with very little calories on the bike 200 per hour tops. The problem there is I run out of gas during the run. On the flip side it seems that over 300 shuts my stomach down.
It may be the heat as well. Just really frustrated now. I'm capable of a sub 11 Ironman based on my past results but have returned a 15:45 and now a 16 hour my last 2 outings.
Has anyone out there overcome similar problems?
Does anyone know of a good endurance sports nutritionist?
I'm tired of Ironman survival and would hate to give this all up.
Thanks