Gels, isotonic drinks etc - recommendations please.

Elaine Willis 3 · February 2020

My partner is doing a tri in May and we would like advice on the best way to fuel during training. Gels, isotonic drinks etc ?. What do people recommend? Are there any books that I can get that would help. Thanks in advance. X

Trogs · February 2020

What distance is the tri?

Elaine Willis 3 · February 2020

I’m not sure what the distance is called. It’s a 6 mile run, a 40ish mile cycle an open water swim.

Trogs · February 2020

Training is the time to find out what works for you. To save having to carry a load of stuff with you on the bike it's a good idea to find out what brand is provided at feed stations and try those during training to make sure they don't cause stomach issues.

For me, a gel or iso drink every 20-25mins on the bike with regular sips of water to cleanse palate. Then perhaps one gel just before the end of bike or shortly after the start of the run.

We're all different though. Some people prefer 'real' food to gels so use flapjack, savoury snacks (nuts/pretzels/twiglets), jelly babies, wine gums etc.

Elaine Willis 3 · February 2020

That’s great thanks.

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