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How I Fuel My Athletes for Ironman (Full Guide)

Nutrition Triathlon

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Race a faster triathlon with this carb loading plan:
https://www.nutritiontriathlon.com/ca...

The easiest Ironman nutrition plan.

Racing an ironman triathlon? In this video I'll walk you through a plan that you can use to have your fastest race, whether it's your 1st or your 10th.

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These videos shouldn't be taken as direct, personal advice on medicine or nutrition but more for information purposes based on the latest research and evidence. Unless otherwise clearly stated, this information is more suited to adults as under 18s have different requirements and considerations.

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@NutritionTriathlon Creator 5 months ago (edited) Pinned

Race a faster triathlon with this carb loading plan:
https://www.nutritiontriathlon.com/carb-loading-guide-new-yt?utm_source=youtube_long&utm_medium=pinned_comment&utm_campaign=crg-carbohydrate-loading-guide&utm_content=e237

@RobPaulNotPeter 5 months ago (edited)

I never rely on the on-course drink mix. You never know how strong they've made it up. Instead I just take the water and drop in my own electrolyte tablets. With a stem mounted drink system, I can do that all without stopping.
Of course, carbs all have to be eaten. Yum yum.

@ironman140.6 5 months ago

i need to ask - how do you go to the bathroom if you have a low fibre diet three days out - without pooping it is worse - correct me.

@erfreut_Anteil4 5 months ago

what do you recommend for pre-diabetics who need enough carbs to fuel for training sessions but also have to avoid insulin/sugar spikes?

@CiCC-kány 5 months ago (edited)

I have a question regarding carb loading. I saw videos from "health influencers" where they suggest to eat rice or potatoes after leaving them in the refrigerator overnight, because the carbohydrates will turn into resistant starch, and that will reduce the glycose spike. With a quick search it seems to be true, but I'm not sure.
If it's true, how does this affect our carb loading? My goal is to get as much glycogen as I can, and not to avoid it. Does this mean that refrigerated rice or potatoes will actually worsen my performance because I fill my stomach but I don't get the glycogen benefit? Will it be like eating high fiber, low carb food which might be good for general
health, but bad for race performance?
This aspect is not mentioned when carb loading is discussed. No one tells that you should eat freshly cooked rice or the leftover from yesterday is also fine.