Quote Originally Posted by SLash View Post
Thanks Sharon, the nutrition part will be different. Normally when I ride long distances I eat fruit, nuts, etc. and drink electrolyte replacement drinks for fuel. With an event like this I've been told I should eat my normal breakfast (toast/pb) about 2 hours before event, then gel 30 minutes before and something like Perpetuem during ride for fuel. I have samples of Perpetuem and have tried it with no bad effects so will probably stick with that and use Heed in other bottle, plus gels. Sound like a good plan?
That's exactly what I do for Olympic length triathlons--normal breakfast (usually 3-4 hours before the race starts, because you're usually up that early anyway), gel before swim, Perpetuum on bike. Has worked very well for me. My husband the rando will empty a few capsules of Endurolytes into the Perpetuum if it's really hot out. I've taken to having two yogurts before races for breakfast since they sit easily in my stomach.