How Do You Use triathlon gels?

Always take energy gels with water. Always take energy gels with water, never alone and never with a sports drink. Without water, energy gels will take longer to digest and enter the blood stream. If you take an energy gel with a sports drink, you run the risk of ingesting too much simple sugar at once.

Do energy gels dehydrate you?

Sometimes runners take energy gels and concentrated energy drinks at the same time. This means they are consuming too much concentrated energy solution and it can leave you feeling sick and dehydrated – especially in hot conditions.

Do pro triathletes Pee on the bike?

Urination. The start of a race is nerve-wracking for most triathletes. With little regard for the racers that follow them, some triathletes will relieve themselves while riding the bike, then follow the deed with a water bottle rinse off.

When should I take GU gel?

Eat one Energy Gel five-minutes before every 45 minutes along the way. Hydrate with 32 oz of water to help your body process your foods and keep your muscles fueled.

How much should you eat during a triathlon?

Eating and drinking during events During Olympic distance and sprint distance triathlon racing, athletes should aim to consume between 30-60g of carbohydrate each hour. This can be achieved through a combination of sports drinks, carbohydrate gels and through solid forms of carbohydrate e.g. Sports bars or muesli bars.

Do energy gels make you poop?

Consuming energy gels is, for most, an important part of endurance cycling. They can, however, have a horrible effect on some people in the form of inducing diarrhoea. And when you think about it, it’s not very surprising that they can give you gastrointestinal problems.

How do marathoners take gels?

Take your first gel about 30 minutes into the race (go for the isotonic kind and, if you like, with caffeine every other time). Always take it with a cup of water. Take an average of 2 gels an hour for the remainder of the race.

How do you go to the bathroom during a triathlon?

Most triathletes don’t need to pee a lot when riding unless they ride really slow. In this case, they can always stop at the port-a-potty station and urinate. Another popular option triathletes consider is to stop for a while and pee on the side of the road.

Why do triathletes not wear socks?

Socks are difficult to put on wet feet and competitors can hear the seconds ticking away as they struggle. Leaving socks out altogether will make a faster transition. There are plenty of athletes who don’t wear socks when they race and don’t seem to get blisters.