With race season in full swing, we’ve received a flood of requests asking us to tackle the topic of race-day fueling and hydration.

So this week on the Purple Patch Podcast we are doing a special Episode Rewind.

We are bringing back a timely conversation with renowned Sports Scientist and CEO of Precision Fuel and Hydration, Andy Blow.

We pulled an episode out of the archives to help you fine-tune your fueling and hydration strategy.

EP. 162 - Your Guide to Race Day Fueling and Hydration with Andy Blow of Precision Hydration

Matt and Andy identify and explain the three levers of race fueling:

1. Fluids (water)

2. Electrolytes

3. Calories/carbohydrates

They then outline your race day fueling prescription depending on race intensity, distance, and race conditions.

Andy’s biggest piece of advice:

“Don’t look over the fence. There are always good reasons why you shouldn’t follow the herd when it comes to YOUR fueling strategy.” - Andy Blow

You’ll receive expert guidance and recommendations around:

• Meal Planning - what to eat and what to avoid during race week, the day before, and the morning of your event

• Fueling and suggested approaches during each discipline of the triathlon, including T1, the bike, and the run

• Knowing your nutrition and hydration ranges and what conditions can affect those numbers

This discussion takes the complexity out of the ‘fourth discipline’ of triathlon that so often overwhelms and confuses athletes. This is your year of performance.  Don’t let hydration and fueling hold you back!

Episode Timestamps

00:00 - 03:45 - Welcome and Episode Introduction

04:01 - 07:42 - Word of the Week

07:48 - 01:03:48 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 271: Episode Rewind - Your Guide to Race Day Fueling and Hydration with Andy Blow of Precision Hydration

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