So, my first Olympic distance is in 5 days... Yea, I know you gals are probably sick to death of hearing about it. I'm just so dang excited.

Well, as silly as this sounds, I am just now thinking about the nutrition for my Oly. I guess I didn't really THINK about it, because I figured I would do what felt right. Plan for disaster? Maybe so.

So... I came up with a plan:

~ A big meal the night before consisting of carbs.

~ A breakfast consisting of 500-600 calories 2-3 hours before the race.

~ 1 gel before going in the water.

~ 2 bags of shot blocks on the bike. I probably won't eat them all, but since I can't carry more than 1 water bottle (20 oz) on my tri bike this will cover the roughly 200-300 calories I need on the bike. I am tempted to carry my Camelbak on the bike so I can get in enough liquids.

~ 1 gel in my water bottle holder, that will be taken on the run. I may or may not eat the gel. I want it there with me just in case.

Here is my delima... which bike to take!

The upside to the roadie is that I can carry 2, 20 oz water bottles on it. The downside... well, I won't get to ride in aero position or be cool on my tri bike. Also, I have to check in the bike the day before the race. This bike is my baby... and if ANYTHING happened to it, I would DIE. And honestly, I couldn't even replace it... seeing how I couldn't even afford to buy it myself (boyfriend gave it to me as a gift).

The upside to the tri bike is that I will be in aero position and a tab bit faster. I also don't mind checking the bike in the day before. It's a nice bike, but it wasn't that expensive thanks to a killer deal on the internet. Sure, I'd be upset if something happened, but I wouldn't die.

The downside to the tri bike is that I can only carry 1, 20 oz water bottle on it. Due to the computer setup, I can't put a water bottle between the aero bars. Due to the slanted down tube (?) with a pointed edge (hard to explain) I can't put 2 water bottle holders down below. Now, I could buy one of those water bottle holders that hang off the seat in the back, but I would be using it for the first time in the race. I suspect I would take in few liquids due to being unsure of reaching back. The workaround to the water issue, is to wear my Camelbak. But I won't want to be a dork and not aero dynamic.

Ugh. Decisions. Decisions.

Feel free to pass along any advice to me ladies!