1 Week eating plan before doing the Argus??

[ranrock]

Hi hubbers,

What advice could you give for a novice with regards to eating preperation leading up to the big event?

[Tjokkits]

whenever i eat a "special diet" i come short frankly. others may disagree with me but i say dont change too much in what you eat, many people get carried away with carbo loading and what all, at the end, unless your diet is completely disfunctional, eating what your used to with perhaps some more carbs relative to other studff will see you right

[ranrock]

whenever i eat a "special diet" i come short frankly. others may disagree with me but i say dont change too much in what you eat, many people get carried away with carbo loading and what all, at the end, unless your diet is completely disfunctional, eating what your used to with perhaps some more carbs relative to other studff will see you right

ok, thanks for the input. i m a firm believer n keeping things simple

[waanie]

tjokkit you so right carboloading 3 days before a event is in my experience over the past 17yrs of cycling a waste of time.Have a healhty breakfast a hour or more before the race and 10min into the race start using you energy drinks.PS no heavy meal night before stay awy from red meat a piece of chicken will be ok dont change your breakfast eat what you had during your training goodluck

[TNT1]

Hi hubbers,

What advice could you give for a novice with regards to eating preperation leading up to the big event?

 

It's a 100km funride. Don't stress. Eat normally, and have a decent breakfast the morning of the ride at least an hour before the start.

[shade]

yeah..just eat normally, you have already reduced your training load, so the energy stores are already filling up.. maybe just eat a good meal the night before and a good breakfast on the race morning

[Wyatt Earp]

It's a 100km funride. Don't stress. Eat normally, and have a decent breakfast the morning of the ride at least an hour before the start.

 

+500, eat like you always eat, breakfast will be the most crucial meal on that day.

Take a snack for when you are waiting before the start.

[TNT1]

 

Take a snack for when you are waiting before the start.

 

And a beer for when you walk up suikerbossie? Or is that just me?

[PeterM]

tjokkit you so right carboloading 3 days before a event is in my experience over the past 17yrs of cycling a waste of time.Have a healhty breakfast a hour or more before the race and 10min into the race start using you energy drinks.PS no heavy meal night before stay awy from red meat a piece of chicken will be ok dont change your breakfast eat what you had during your training goodluck

 

A1 to that! In the past i messed-up many races by doing too much special eating. Now i just keep the eating simple and lean.

Ranrock - have a look at what worked well for yourself in the past - and use that. Avoid all "magic" stuff.

Edited March 8, 2011 by PeterM

[Spartan SL]

Stick to what you usually eat for the week, leaning slightly more towards carbs.

Increase your carbs and decrease your protein on the Saturday.

Have a decent high carb breakfast 3 hours before, and an energy bar 1 hour before your start.

Works for me.

[Lucky Luke.]

Hi hubbers,

What advice could you give for a novice with regards to eating preperation leading up to the big event?

 

Eat like you always do. Dump preparation is far more critical. Drop the load at home before you leave - the toilets at the Argus can be smelled from outer space.

[jatho]

And a beer for when you walk up suikerbossie? Or is that just me?

 

HAHA, Brilliant

[ranrock]

And a beer for when you walk up suikerbossie? Or is that just me?

the beer might just be to heavy when i get to suikerbossie

[ranrock]

Hi All,

Thanks for your valuable info. like the old saying goes, "its cheaper learning from others' mistakes" and i take it you have been through the mill already.

 

much appreciated and c u on the track.

 

cheers!!

[American Flyers]

Have Spanish steak! like Contador....

[orbeaorca]

I just had some eggs, sausage and toast. probably wont help me for sunday. but i sure feel good