: your calorie and carbohydrate intake needs to match your training energy output. However, as your training volume increases and then tapers, so should your food intake. Planning your pre-race diet needn't be a nutritional nightmare: here are 25 handy

'.But despite all the hours of putting left after right, if you're not prepared to provide your body with the fuel it needs along the way to the finish line, you won't get there half as quickly as you'd planned. A race nutrition strategy is as important to your

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," says Currell. This alone makes it a good meal choice the night before a big race.Many elite triathletes eat pizza before overseas races, particularly if they are a little unsure about the local food. But it's not all good news, says Currell. "It

’s best friend, but just like chums, you have to choose your carbs wisely. The Dos and Don'ts of Race Nutrition (non-subscriber preview)Tasty tips and easy recipes to help you plan your perfect race build-up diet.Nutrition FAQs Frequently-asked questions