G'day,
I have my first 1/2 IM race coming up August 17 in Oahu, Hawaii, where I live. I have been doing tri's for 12 months now, but all have been Olympic distance or sprints. Nutrition on these shorter courses has never been a problem for me - maybe a gel and sports drink and I was good to go.
I have Gordo's book entitled "Going Long" which addresses IM distance race nutrition BUT I am looking for some advice for 1/2 IM distance race nutrition.
I train with gels, Cytomax and water, and I figure this is what I will also use on race day BUT since I have not done a 1/2 IM race before will it be enough for race day?
Heat is a concern (but I am used to it), and the course is tough (tougher than Keauhou-Kona 1/2 IM I am told) but I train on the course, so that is okay. Whilst I am not setting a time-goal for this race, I am capable of a sub-5 hour race if all goes well - with race nutrition being my main concern.
Thanks in advance for any/all comments.
"Hairy Legs"
I have my first 1/2 IM race coming up August 17 in Oahu, Hawaii, where I live. I have been doing tri's for 12 months now, but all have been Olympic distance or sprints. Nutrition on these shorter courses has never been a problem for me - maybe a gel and sports drink and I was good to go.
I have Gordo's book entitled "Going Long" which addresses IM distance race nutrition BUT I am looking for some advice for 1/2 IM distance race nutrition.
I train with gels, Cytomax and water, and I figure this is what I will also use on race day BUT since I have not done a 1/2 IM race before will it be enough for race day?
Heat is a concern (but I am used to it), and the course is tough (tougher than Keauhou-Kona 1/2 IM I am told) but I train on the course, so that is okay. Whilst I am not setting a time-goal for this race, I am capable of a sub-5 hour race if all goes well - with race nutrition being my main concern.
Thanks in advance for any/all comments.
"Hairy Legs"