Hey folks! I'm new to Slowtwitch, enjoying learning from previous threads. First time post here, so forgive me if this has come up a lot before.
I've done a couple 70.3's now. And even though I swore I would never do a full IM. Now I'm signed up for IMTX 2020. Naturally I'm already thinking ahead to race day gear, nutrition, etc. I have a basic idea of what I think I might put in my special needs bags. Just based on doubling the nutrition I use for a 70.3. But I'd love to hear what other people do.
So.... What do you put in your special needs bag? Anything unusual? Do you try to be self reliant and only use special needs in an emergency? Or is it nice to plan on a quick break to refuel at the halfway mark? How much time do you typically lose stopping to get your special needs bag? What about on the run course? Is that special needs bag faster to access since you are already on foot and not getting off/on a bike?
Not necessarily looking for advice for myself in particular. Just curious in general what experienced IM athletes are doing. Thanks Y'all!
I've done a couple 70.3's now. And even though I swore I would never do a full IM. Now I'm signed up for IMTX 2020. Naturally I'm already thinking ahead to race day gear, nutrition, etc. I have a basic idea of what I think I might put in my special needs bags. Just based on doubling the nutrition I use for a 70.3. But I'd love to hear what other people do.
So.... What do you put in your special needs bag? Anything unusual? Do you try to be self reliant and only use special needs in an emergency? Or is it nice to plan on a quick break to refuel at the halfway mark? How much time do you typically lose stopping to get your special needs bag? What about on the run course? Is that special needs bag faster to access since you are already on foot and not getting off/on a bike?
Not necessarily looking for advice for myself in particular. Just curious in general what experienced IM athletes are doing. Thanks Y'all!