Paulst12 Posted January 20, 2014 Share I've always wondered what lond distance athletes eat before races, and how long before the events they have their meals. Also what do you consume during the race? We did a 136km race on Saturday, and i felt like I was close to my limit at the end even though I had Powerbar energy drinks and 3 Gu's during the race, and a big bowl of Pronutro and bananas 2 hours before the race. Any trade secrets out there? Maybe a pro dropped a tip on what they do? Tjokkits 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjokkits Posted January 20, 2014 Share if i miss my protein (as in an egg or two) along with the carbs (pronutro/future life or whatever) i dont last Sepia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat29 Posted January 20, 2014 Share not a pro. oats with whey and milk mix before the ride 1 hour. I make a jaffle with chicken inside for 1ookm and more ride. Jaffle helps the chicken not to fall out while eating. This I eat at about 70 km. Powerbar and gu is not real food Edited January 20, 2014 by flat29 quintonb and Dexter-morgan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted January 20, 2014 Share Thanks for the question, i've just been searching for the last 30min for the same info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclewizz Posted January 20, 2014 Share It also makes a difference if it's Road or MTB.A 136km Road race / ride is much faster than a MTB race / ride. I did 136km ride yesterday with 1 bottle of Game, 1 energy bar, 1 muffin.For a race I'll have a meal replacement shake with some oats a hour before the race, then I'll use 32Gi during the race.Will carry an energy bar but hardly ever use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted January 20, 2014 Share Before: Oats with milk, honey and banana, taken with a cup of coffee about an hour before the race. During: depends on the distance but usually a mixture of the following GU Roctane, EVOX energy bar, peanuts and raisens, energade jellies, apples, bananas, baby potatoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted January 20, 2014 Share Make sure your glycogen stores are full by having some carbs. Protein is not fuel and you have enough fat. Fully fuelled you should be able to race for 90-120 mins. Depletion starts immediately so make sure you replenish when doing longer races. MTBc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyde79 Posted January 20, 2014 Share I'm also no pro but I use pretty much the same formula for long distance running, cycling, triathlons. - Have a decent meal the night before. I tend to have pasta but more out of habit and hearsay than it actually making a difference.- I have a fair sized portion of Future Life with water and not milk at least an hour and a half before the event. (I have an unstable stomach and don't want to risk the milk).- En route to the event and up to the start I'll take small sips of my 32GI or Hammer drink. I might have a banana too.- Then during the event I'll make sure to keep up my calorie intake with a combination of gels, supplements, solid foods, energy drinks and Coke. Keeping this step up is key and I have found that as I get into the event and get more tired, I don't want to eat my food anymore and that is when I fall apart. Keeping to a rough schedule works best for me.- After the event some protein for recovery and beers as a reward Edited January 20, 2014 by clyde79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted January 20, 2014 Share What does protein before the race help? Usually eat the regular breakfast (Pronutro/future life/oats/mieliepap) maybe have a fruit with that. During: peanut butter sarmie/baby potatoes/nuts/raisins Post race, replenish the carbs, amino acids, salts etc you lost during the race. Like future life with extra whey/chicken wrap/lasagna etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted January 20, 2014 Share toast + nutella and a monster.... Capricorn, TALUS, bonkers and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted January 20, 2014 Share Porra shop garlic burger and peri peri chips. flyluis, Tjokkits, Bernard Horn and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBc Posted January 20, 2014 Share toast + nutella and a monster.... yasssis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Posted January 20, 2014 Share Porra shop garlic burger and peri peri chips. Yip. Washed down seconds before the gun goes at the start line with a quart of black label. (unless you are a bit hungover from the pasta party the night before, then wash it down with a quart of milk stout) Edited January 20, 2014 by Cellar Lexx, Vetseun and Velo Racer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat29 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Porra shop garlic burger and peri peri chips. Hahaha. don't want to ride close to you when your tummy says hallo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted January 20, 2014 Share yasssis.for real...if I can get my hands in a russian and chips from a tea room I would smash it with the monster....nothing like a russian / monster repeat burp....jetfuel I tell you Cellar and ValeYellow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted January 20, 2014 Share Oooops meant to post that in during a race Edited January 20, 2014 by NotSoBigBen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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