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Iron Dan posted 50 weeks ago.
You don't really need to eat anything during a sprint race. Typically, I drink a little on the bike and don't drinking anything on the run. For a sprint, you don't really need to drink anything other than water, but you definately can if you want to. Just make sure that you drink it while you are training so you don't get any stomach issues during the race.
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RV posted 50 weeks ago.
Probably something to drink on the bike ... a 15K bike - that is pretty quick (9.3 mi) .
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kylie posted 50 weeks ago.
I'd say it will also depend on the weather... if it was really really hot out, definitely a drink on the bike with electrolytes, and maybe even on the run. If not warm, water will do it. The amount will depend what you take in when you train over similar distances and intensities.
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JamieM posted 50 weeks ago.
I'd probably have a drink on the bike (I use Cytomax) but would get through the run without anything unless it's hot.
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DTinVA posted 49 weeks ago.
Thanks for the replies. One other question re: hydration. Should you only drink when thirsty or is there some kind of "pace" that you should take in fluid? Or is that just personal preference?
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RV posted 49 weeks ago.
Waiting until thirsty is too late. Typically need to drink on a schedule i.e. every 10-15 minutes. This is advice I somehow managed not to follow last weekend at IMWI and paid for it on the run.
How much fluid is very personal - really need to work on nailing it down during training, and conditions certainly affect that.
I will typically do about 2 - 3 bottles (sports drink and water) per hour.
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TriFatBoy posted 49 weeks ago.
2-3 bottles/hour? interesting. I've been steadily on the rise from 1bottle/hour so, it's not unrealistic.
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Riverbrady posted 49 weeks ago.
Sweat rates anywhere from 20oz (<1 bottle) to 64oz+ (>2.5 bottles) are all more than realistic, and add in even more for extra hot/humid environments.
Easy way to test:
- weight yourself naked
- exercise for 30 minutes at a brisk pace (zone 2-3 or so)
- towel off and weigh yourself
The difference is the pounds of water you loss, just convert to ounces and double for your sweat rate per hour. If you need to take in any water during exercise pre measure it beforehand and if you haven't finished it off at the end, make sure to do so, and modify accordingly.
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Riverbrady posted 49 weeks ago.
Wish I could get by with that little. 41ounces/hour here on average.
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DTinVA posted 49 weeks ago.
What about food before the race? If I'm doing a sprint at 10am, should I eat before? How long before start time should one eat? Finally -- what do you folks eat the morning of the race?
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TryScott posted 49 weeks ago.
Eat whatever you normally eat, unless you normally eat fast food :). Maybe most people don't, but I can eat a full breakfast before a hard workout with no problem. If you normally don't eat breakfast before a workout, now isn't the time to start.
My wife tells me that her dad always made pancakes with chocolate chips for her and her brothers the morning of any cross country or road race.
If GNC has a magic breakfast potion that increases performance by 15%, please let me know.
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RV posted 49 weeks ago.
DTinVA;80223 wrote:
What about food before the race? If I'm doing a sprint at 10am, should I eat before? How long before start time should one eat? Finally -- what do you folks eat the morning of the race?
You certainly need some nutrition before a race especially one starting as late as 10:00. Tho, eat what you have eaten in training before a morning workout. However, nerves from race morning can make the stomach a bit more sensitive. I just use Ensure drinks. Quick and easy on the stomach.
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Gary3 posted 49 weeks ago.
DTinVA;80223 wrote:
What about food before the race? If I'm doing a sprint at 10am, should I eat before? How long before start time should one eat? Finally -- what do you folks eat the morning of the race?
Usually eat a good breakfast about 3 hours before a race. Oatmeal and Bananas is a good combo
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DTinVA posted 49 weeks ago.
Gary3;80307 wrote:
Usually eat a good breakfast about 3 hours before a race. Oatmeal and Bananas is a good combo
I usually eat a couple of hours before working out and that seems to work for me, but, as this is my first race I just wanted to see what other people did. Oatmeal & bananas is a good suggestion which I think I'll try.
Hi everyone. I've been lurking for a couple of weeks because my sister-in-law talked me into signing up for a sprint in early October. This will be my first race of any sort other than some swim comps which I do with my kids in the summer time. So far I've gotten lots of good info here about triathlons and I know it will come in handy in a couple of weeks! I'm actually very excited and looking forward to this -- I want to see if I really can do this and finish! :lol:
Anyways, I have a question about what you should drink and eat (if anything) during a sprint race. The race I'm doing is 850m swim, 15k bike and 5k run. Obviously, no eating or drinking while swimming (other than the lake water!) but on the bike, should I go with just water or something like Accelerade? Do people eat anything while riding / running this type of race? What do people find works for them?
I'm sure I'll have other questions, but thanks in advance for your input!