My question is more specifically for half/full IMs, where it is necessary to be topped off, but really want to eliminate unnecessary pitstops and gastric distress. I’ve read on Gordo’s site about low residue foods for the preceding 18 hours before a race. (I am also old enough to have heard the term from the space program and astronaut activities.) So what are recommended low residue items that contribute positively to a long triing day?
I have those “troubles” myself. I go on a liquid diet the day before the long races. I know there are lots of high price, high class liquid diet products for sports nuts. Myself I just buy a six pack of Ensure, and drink Gatorade all day. It has worked fine for me for years and I have never had to take a “pit” stop on a 1/2 Ironman course yet.
Aloha,
Larry