7 replies to this topic

[Adz]

Looking for advice on nutrition, what to take, when and how much.

I've been training with Endura sports drink, GU Roctanes & Chomps and Cliff bars, but I reckon i'll get sick of these for a full days running, so looking for some more variety.

[Rico]

I think the field this year will be split between the extremes of nothing but hammer perpetuem vs pizzas, veggie burgers and noodle soup.

[sportsphysio]

It'd be worth looking at the aid station offerings for CP1 and CP2 as there are no drop bags until CP3. You may as well get used to eating what's on offer rather than locking in a nutrition plan that can't happen.

I've decided to go old school for the '12 race with coke/water 50:50, killer pythons and salt & vinegar chips. It's not sustainable but damned if it won't be fun while it lasts.

[B+]

Adz, how much do you plan to eat per hour or throughout the day?

I've done some long runs in training on only water when the pace has been moderate and when the pace has been a bit more intense had a gel every 90 minutes and a Cadel's mountain mix bar or 2 over the duration of the run. So I don't plan on being to over the top with eating/consuming come race day as I find my stomach is better with less in there, rather than putting too much in just to be feeling a bit bloated.

I agree with Sportphysio on checking the offerings at CP1 and 2 as you can get stuff without carrying too much.

Train safe

[ScamBullant]

I'm a fan of potatoes, cut into wedges (about 8ths) and baked in olive oil (drizzle) and salt. Packed these into zip lock bags, about 3 per bag, and munched on one about every 45min to 1hr. Picked up new bag each aid station.

Helped balance sweet nature of most gels etc and not too heavy/bulky to carry.

[Kathymac]

I will probably carry gels, lollies, muesli bars, pretzels, salted nuts and chocolate bars plus pick the best out of what is on offer at the check points. I try and make myself eat something every 45-60 minutes.
Variety definitely works for me even if I don't feel like eating - I can always choose the 'least worst' thing.

[Mile27]

As previous posters have mentioned , everyone is different and it is important to try out different foods BEFORE race day , to see what works and what doesn't.

One mistake people make is trying to eat too much food. Your body can only process about 40-60 grams of carbs per hour , any more than that and it will sit in your stomach , which doesn't do you or your energy levels any favours .

Small amounts regularly is the key.

[Screaming Knees]

I am a big fan of baby food. Now that it comes in those nifty sachets its easy to carry and to consume. I seem to have a lot of trouble trying to eat a bar and breath while moving.