Weight loss

-Consume 200-300 calories per hour of simple carbohydrates.

-Consider using an energy drink with adequate sodium like many on the market and on race courses today.

Consuming such an energy drink will greatly simplify things for you.

Simply drink at your sweat rate and you will get ample water, sodium, and simply carbohydrates, all in an easily digestible format.

Consult with a good triathlon coach or sports nutritionist who has experience working with triathletes to fine-tune your personal approach.

-Start taking in your during-race sports nutrition products as soon as you are in a good rhythm on the bike and the run.

Avoid taking in nutrients in the transitions or when just getting started on the bike or run, unless you really go slowly through transition.

Otherwise you are asking your body to digest nutrients at a time when your gastrointestinal system is compromised and under a lot of stress.

Post-Race Nutrition -Immediately after your race, drink one of the recovery drinks on the market or 300-500 calories worth of chocolate skim milk, non-fat fruit yogurt or other recovery drink/snack.

Each of these options is ideal as a recovery drink/snack b/c they contain easily digestibly carbohydrates and protein near the optimal ratio.

-Drink energy drink or water all day after your race....

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