, for example, how to open an energy gel when you're tearing down the road at 25mph.Start the day well"I aim to eat and drink properly in the days leading up to the event and then have a big breakfast - usually cereal and bread and jam - about three to four
or light jacket Blister patches, emergency money, optional energy gels, maybe in small bumbag Old disposable long-sleeved top and leggings for keeping warm at the start, energy drink for before the start, optional dustbin liner with head and armholes
: Two slices of white bread with jam, 60g of fat-free yogurt, a banana and a glass of orange juice. Eat an energy gel or sweets 15 minutes before the start.Hard Ride or Long RunCalories: 600Time before: Three hoursStrategy: A tough two- to three
for you on race day. So I would say that the more time you have to try different sports bars, gels, energy drinks and timings, the better. As well as thinking about which carbohydrate you'll take on board during the race this is also a good time to plan
recommend you try to eat something. You would need to consume four or five gels or the equivalent in sports drink to get enough energy. Cereal and slow-release carbs are your best options.Q. How much do you recommend drinking before the race? inlastplace
. Your shoes will slip on with ease. 17. Perhaps have some Vaseline in your shoes. It helps get them on and prevents blistering. 18. Wear a hat to keep the sun off your head. It can make a difference even when the day is cloudy. 19. Have an energy gel
of rice, pasta or potatoes, the night before the race to top-up your glycogen stores. Aim to eat breakfast around three hours before the race and have a couple of slices of white toast or a bowl of low-fibre cereal. An energy gel around 30 minutes before
.RunRunning shoes Running/bike socksExtrasSunglassesHat (optional)Sunscreen (optional)Food (energy bars/energy gels to give you a boost if your reserves run low during the race)Water bottlesPostrace outfit: You may be modest and prefer not to strut around in your
.Avoid the practice of preceding a carbo-loading period with a few days of carbohydrate starvation.AdminIf you haven’t done so already, prepare your race-day shopping list and buy everything you need, from blister patches to energy gels.TuesdayMindVisualise miles 6
such as a sports drink or half an energy bar on the bike section, then a gel with some water on the run. Work out what time you will need to get up to eat breakfast three hours before the race starts, then set your alarm. Plan what time you'll need to leave
