Hello,

I know it's too late with less than two weeks to my next race, but I need a new race day eating plan. Currently, I take out a camelbak (@60oz.) filled with accelerade and a clif bar on the bike leg of my longest brick workout. This seems to work well, nutritionally speaking, but trying to eat the bar slows me down considerably (not to mention I'm very uncoordinated and look funny trying to eat it). Second issue is the accelerade--it seems to really knock my stomach out. I chose it for the protein they say is necessary for workouts longer than 2hrs., but maybe this is overkill.

My basic question is how much do I actually need nutrition-wise for an olympic distance race, and what are the most convenient sources to provide it. Is 60 oz. of sports drink sufficient on its own, or do I need gels, chews, blocks, etc. (and do I need to carry plain water to take them)?

Thanks!