{"id":6341,"date":"2016-10-20T13:27:30","date_gmt":"2016-10-20T19:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adjustedreality.com\/blog\/?p=6341"},"modified":"2016-10-20T13:27:30","modified_gmt":"2016-10-20T19:27:30","slug":"austin-70-3-the-nutrition-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/adjustedreality.com\/blog\/2016\/10\/20\/austin-70-3-the-nutrition-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Austin 70.3 – The Nutrition Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s all crazy busy around here, but what’s new?\u00a0 Thankfully, taper week 2’s lighter workout schedule is coinciding well with some work deadlines so it feels only slightly insane.\u00a0 Someday, I’ll figure out how to stagger my big races with work obligations, but that is not what’s happening in this particular October 2016, my friends!<\/p>\n

\"oct21-1\"<\/p>\n

However, runs and swims and bikes are keeping me sane and smiling and taking selfies.\u00a0 So, there is that.<\/em><\/p>\n

Anyhoo, it’s 10 days to Austin 70.3.\u00a0 I’ve done the long rides, runs, swims, and brick.\u00a0 I’ve practiced race pace.\u00a0 I’ve lifted weights to build muscle to support all the abuse.\u00a0 I’ve indulged in my recovery boots A LOT.\u00a0 I’ve eaten all the fruits and veggies and carbs and lean protein that stokes the fire (and let’s be honest, the pizza and cake and beer that ALSO fuels the workouts).<\/p>\n

We can easily spend time badgering ourselves for things we’ve lacked in training (hello, all those missing swims where I just couldn’t drag my ass to the pool or lake), but one thing I think I’ve done right is practicing nutrition for the big day.\u00a0 It’s been one of my downfalls in the past, so I wanted to make sure I came into this cycle really trying to nail down what has caused me issues.<\/p>\n

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  1. I get soooooo sick of gels and blocks.\u00a0 During a long hot race, my stomach is always gross by the end and sometimes I’d rather chew razorblades at hour 5 of 6 instead of put another gel anywhere near my body.<\/li>\n
  2. I die in the heat way more than the average bear.\u00a0\u00a0 I’m pretty sure this is all electrolyte balance (at least, the component I can actually do anything about with fuel).<\/li>\n
  3. I’ll convince myself that I don’t need the last gel to save money.\u00a0 This is total race brain.\u00a0 Who wouldn’t spend a buck fifty TO LITERALLY SAVE YOUR RACE YOU SPENT HUNDREDS TO ENTER?<\/li>\n
  4. Sometimes I make this detailed race nutrition plan and just throw it out the window because, again, race brain.\u00a0 It’s almost easier for me to run than eat in the final minutes of these things.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    So, we practice running, biking, and swimming.\u00a0 If we’re smart, we practice transitions (free speed!).\u00a0 This cycle, I’ve done my best to also practice nutrition and try new things.\u00a0 I’ve eaten something close to my pre-race meal before all my shorter races and long workouts.\u00a0 I’ve nailed down how to get myself up in the morning for early workouts (caff gel on my bedside, works every time).\u00a0 I’ve experimented with different types of fuel besides just Cyborg Boob Milk<\/a> and cubes o sugar jelly (blocks).\u00a0 I’ve tried different types of sports drink.\u00a0 I’ve also experimented with how I fuel after.<\/p>\n

    \"Aug2-3\"<\/p>\n

    I have yet to try something like this as mid-ride bike fuel with a run after, but can we all agree that this is SO much better than a gel?<\/em><\/p>\n

    So, what did this little guinea pig find out?<\/p>\n

    Don’t fuck with what works: the day before the race<\/p>\n