what do you eat during a half-ironman triathlon?
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The biking event is where all the eating happens.  What we do is break up a protein/energy bar into bite size pieces and stick it to the bar of the bike.  This is all pre-race obviously. Make sure to have water to wash down those sticky bars.
422699
Fish are high protein low in fat, tuna, tofu, beans, GREEN veggies\n\nCarbo-Loading\nDefinition: Eating high-carbohydrate meals such as pasta in the three days before a long distance walk or run. This brings the glycogen level in your tissues to its maximum so you have more available during the run or walk. This method has largely been abandoned by marathoners as further research shows that exercised muscle maintains maximum glycogen levels without carboloading. Carboloading also results in bloating and weight gain which are unwanted on race day.
946768
lots of carbs, maybe a banana. just need more energy
504623
5K is not a long distance, so you dont have to worry about carbo loading like you would for a marathon or half.\n\nJust eat a high carb meal the night before, like rice or pasta, and drink lots of water.\nAbout 2 hours before the race, eat something high in carbs, like oatmeal or an energy bar.
308926
Cardio, Cardio and Cardio. Cut sugar, pasta, rice until the event. Eat several small meals a day....like an apple and some yogurt, then later a small piece of chicken and a slice of cheese. Make sure you keep the proteins high with low fat and walk or run as often as possible.  Then when the event comes, wear something that flatters your body no matter how much you weigh.
722672
A cup of oatmeal with a little honey to sweeten it (complex carbohydrate for long term energy, simple sugar for quick energy) and an scrambled egg, plain(a but of protein and fat to increase the body's absorption of above carb sources). Have some water too. This will be a couple of hours before the race. About 20 minutes before the race starts, have an energy gel (gu or Powergel with about 6oz of water) this will top off your carb levels nicely right in time for the start of the race.\n\nJust don't start the race too fast or it will make no difference what you ate, you will slow dramatically. Pace it out and have a great time, Good Luck!!
799025
u should eat something light, not too much of it, but it should have alot of protein, u should be drinking more fluids b4 the game, and especially during and after, water of course is best, but sport drinks are great also gatorade/powerade etc..
61138
Immediately before a long run, it's probably not a good idea to eat much of anything. If for no other reason than a full stomach interferes with the breathing action of your diaphragm.\n\nIf you want to know what to eat for you last meal before a long run, carbohydrates are a good bet.\n\nA good rule to go by is "anything that agrees with you when you do shorter runs. Experience will teach you what works and what doesn't.\n\nRight now, I prefer fruit juice and bananas before a long run. They have orange juice and potassium and are easy to digest. I have a friend who is known to have gone out on long run carrying a slice of cinnamon toast in each hand. Whatever works.\n\n\nNote: There are people who are gluten intolerant who get craps and diaharea if they run after having foods containing it. There are people who are lactose in tolerant who have have the same problems with dairy products.
1028322
Come and spend two weeks in bed with me. I'll stock up on all the goodies we need - oysters, truffles, Vitamin E, baby oil, and a few little luxuries like food and what have you. I tend to find that tuna and pasta combos with tomato and onion salad and fresh fruit for desserts keep the sexual energy up on marathon sessions like this.
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I would say to eat about half of what you eat now, I mean that when you usually eat the whole meal I would leave the table hungry. let the food digest and you will be surprise that you really are not hungry after you let the meal digest. Also try to walk at least two miles a day.
47210
Eat food rich in iron. Red meat is one of them. Consult a physician or dietician.
521286
The night before a race, eat a lot of carbs, like spaghetti and other pastas it gives you a lot of energy.  Also, make sure you have meat sauce or meatballs cuz there is your protein!!\nFinally, you need to build up endurance!!  If your a sprinter practice distance, if your a distance person then practice sprinting!  GOOD LUCK!!
1140570
I would suggest that you do some research.  Triathlon training requires an increase in the amount of protein and nutrients that your body requires.  This is largely dependent on your body size and the distance/amount of training that you are doing each week.  "The Triathlete's Training Bible" by Joe Friel is a great resource.  I would also suggest that you purchase a triathlon magazine, Inside Triathlon or Triathlete, regularly.  Both have regular articles about nutrition as well as loads of training tips.\n\nGood Luck!
632243
Before  carbs and proteins.  Energy and endurance.\n\nAfter...  well I dont know it depends on the time of day.\n\nVeggies are always a good choice though.
333439
Eat foods high in carbohydrates before the game.  When I played baseball in high school, we'd have pasta before home games and take a box of saltine crackers on the bus to away games.  Also drink plenty of energy drinks (gatorade, powerade, etc) and water.
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As mentioned previously, there's nothing you can do at this point to physically improve your time.  Your real training is done.  However, here are some things which could help maximize your time on the day of the race:\n\n1) Get a great sleep in the night's before the race.\n\n2) Eat things high in carbs, the days before the race.  Things like pasta and bread.  Don't eat anything new, or things which might upset your stomach.\n\n3) Make sure everything is ready, the night before the race (clothes/uniform, sneakers/flats, sweats, fluids, etc).  You don't want to waste energy worrying about something you forgot, on the day of the race.\n\n4) Stay focused on what you want to do.  Envision crossing the line at your goal time.\n\nGood luck on Thursday, and I hope you do well!
656841
Well am a swimmer and have swam since i was little. I was always told to eat bananas, bagles, pasta, etc. All of those are good and help with your swimming. I knwo this isnt healthy but my coach always had me eat a choclate bar about 30 min before a race to give me energy, it helped alot!  Good Luck , oh by the way i would suggest not drinking pop the week before a swim meet or the day of one