Quote Originally Posted by kelownagirl View Post
Right now, all I ever drink is water and if I'm riding longer than 2 hours, I'll pop a few shot blox. Do I need to take anything different for my sprint tri which is only 1.5 hours but probably be hot, and I will be going all out? Electroytes or ? If I should be considering that, I want to try some now so I can see what my tummy will tolerate. Suggestions?
I read 200ml of sports drink or one gel 20min before the swim. Your glycogen stores should last at least an hour. In fact, I think the glycogen stores are underestimated - I read something like 2-3000 calories is stored!
*Maybe* pop another gel on the bike, drink water on the bike and then water at the aid stations on the run?

I think the electrolytes should be taken up before the race if it's so short. I've been loading Mg all week and will nicely salt my pasta tonight.....