I can't speak for him but you generally do not feel like eating all that much. I grabbed a few pretzels and a gatorade the first half hour following. Then had a couple slices of cheese pizza and walked back to the condo. My wife grabbed me a couple of Junior Bacon cheeseburgers that I ate a couple hours after the race and that was it for me. Only thing I remember is that I was incredibly loopy until I went to bed that night but still wired. I did not go to sleep until 1:30 in the morning... and of course I was up at 6:00 the next day ready to go.

 

It normally takes me 90 minutes before I feel like eating. While you burn a lot you still took in a lot of junk through the day.

 

What do you guys eat during the Ironman? What kind of junk are you taking in?

What do you guys eat during the Ironman? What kind of junk are you taking in?

 

I'm guessing it's the fruit & nut stuff that they glob together & pass off as some sort of candy/energy bar. The kind of stuff that only the Timberlakes & bugattis of this world eat. :lol2:

I'm guessing it's the fruit & nut stuff that they glob together & pass off as some sort of candy/energy bar. The kind of stuff that only the Timberlakes & bugattis of this world eat. :lol2:

 

I think the course takes them past a Taco Bell drive through.

I think the course takes them past a Taco Belle drive through.

 

Then that means my PP92/Ironman idea is a bad one. No way he'd ever finish.

Does anybody know how many people weren't able to finish in the allowed time?

 

My guess is the number will be around 10-11% this year. It was warm, but I was up in 2010 when it was 98 degrees and last year it was mid-90s. Both of those races had a DNF% of around 13-14%. That is incredibly high. Some of the DNF's last year were of a result of a group of tool bags out on the bike course that threw tacks and crap in the road to sabotage the bikers. It led to unnecessary flat tires and other issues. Can't make this up. If there were 2600 in the race, I would say 2300 or so finished. There are cutoffs threw the day at which point you have to be at certain mile markers, so not everyone is left on the run course. And some DNFs are a result of mechanical failures on the bike. Once it hits midnight, that is it. The music shuts down and they begin to roll up the carpet. The pros also have high DNF rates compared to the age grouper field. If they are not on-point or feeling well they will just pull up and quit and get ready for the next race. It is pitiful to watch people that train for years often times and they are pulled from the course because they do not hit the 2:20 minute swim requirement.

 

Sad story. Last year a guy from my hometown competed and did not make it. I trained with him quite a bit and really wanted to see him finish but we all knew it would be a battle (guy is 6'8"). I tried pacing him through the marathon and stayed with him for 23 miles, but I could not quite bring him back in time. We were still 6 miles out and the course officials came by and removed his chip from his ankle. We plugged along and eventually made it to 4th Street Live at 1:30 a.m. A few of the folks from the restaurants and support team breaking down the finish line came out and applauded him. He has vowed to come back next year and make it before midnight. Odd way to spend my 30th birthday.

Kind of upset you didn't soil yourself.

 

Of course, I haven't read the entire thread and may have missed that.

What do you guys eat during the Ironman? What kind of junk are you taking in?

Every person is different. There is a science to it all and you really have to know your body.

 

Once I get on the bike I consume a Clif bar (240 calories) and about 8 ounces of water and pop 4 endurolytes. Endurolytes are pills that aid with cramping and water retention. 15 minutes later I take in about 10 ounces of gatorade (70 calories). 15 minutes later I eat an energy gel (100 calories) and about 10 ounces of water. 15 minutes later about 12 ounces of gatorade (70 calories). That puts me around 380-400 calories and hour. The next hour I supplement Clif bars for Honey Stingers, which are these tasty waffle type things (160 calories). I repeat that sequence all through the bike race. I also grab a couple of bananas at the aid stations as you go along. On the run I start out by eating a honey stinger just before I get off the bike and pop some more endurolytes with water. Every mile from the start of the run I will take in water, gatorade every other mile, and an energy gel and endurolytes every 4-6 miles depending upon my pace. You have to stay regimented.

 

As I said, every person is different. My friend goes all liquid just drinking this stuff called accellerade, which is a high power gatorade. Gels and food make him sick to his stomach.

 

On the run course they offer chicken broth, coca cola, cookies, gels, pretzels, etc.

A lot different than golf. I'm accustomed to fueling up on hot dogs and beer.

Every person is different. There is a science to it all and you really have to know your body.

 

Once I get on the bike I consume a Clif bar (240 calories) and about 8 ounces of water and pop 4 endurolytes. Endurolytes are pills that aid with cramping and water retention. 15 minutes later I take in about 10 ounces of gatorade (70 calories). 15 minutes later I eat an energy gel (100 calories) and about 10 ounces of water. 15 minutes later about 12 ounces of gatorade (70 calories). That puts me around 380-400 calories and hour. The next hour I supplement Clif bars for Honey Stingers, which are these tasty waffle type things (160 calories). I repeat that sequence all through the bike race. I also grab a couple of bananas at the aid stations as you go along. On the run I start out by eating a honey stinger just before I get off the bike and pop some more endurolytes with water. Every mile from the start of the run I will take in water, gatorade every other mile, and an energy gel and endurolytes every 4-6 miles depending upon my pace. You have to stay regimented.

 

As I said, every person is different. My friend goes all liquid just drinking this stuff called accellerade, which is a high power gatorade. Gels and food make him sick to his stomach.

 

On the run course they offer chicken broth, coca cola, cookies, gels, pretzels, etc.

 

That is intense. I never knew so much went into it.

That is intense. I never knew so much went into it.

 

If I had to break it down I would say an IM race is 30% physical, 30% nutrition, 30% mental, 10% insanity. The being in physical shape is a bit overvalued. Without a doubt you have to be in tremendous shape, but knowing how to manage your physical capabilities is a lot more important.

If I had to break it down I would say an IM race is 30% physical, 30% nutrition, 30% mental, 10% insanity. The being in physical shape is a bit overvalued. Without a doubt you have to be in tremendous shape, but knowing how to manage your physical capabilities is a lot more important.

 

I really would have guessed the mental aspect would be much higher %.

I really would have guessed the mental aspect would be much higher %.

 

The mental aspect is more important through the year leading up to the race. Setting the alarm to wake up at 4:45 for swim practice, then to rush home and get the bike ready for a 25 mile ride is what wears on you. You spend a lot of time alone training for these things questioning your sanity you can't wait for the next scheduled day of rest... which is seldom. The day of the event goes by pretty fast and there is enough going on around you to keep you entertained. The more in-tune you are with your nutrition and physical capabilities, the easier the mental side of things is for people.

Edited August 27, 201313 yr by bugatti

If I had to break it down I would say an IM race is 30% physical, 30% nutrition, 30% mental, 10% insanity. The being in physical shape is a bit overvalued. Without a doubt you have to be in tremendous shape, but knowing how to manage your physical capabilities is a lot more important.

 

I can't imagine how many times your body would be telling you to quit, but having to fight through that to finish the race. I'd be done before I got out of the water. :lol2:

First of all, so excited for FKY! I mentioned earlier in the thread that watching the start of the event was both inspiring and demoralizing. I can't even swim or jog, so getting my fat, sinking butt, with poor knees and feet into a race like that ain't happening! Shoot, I like to think I can do anything I set my mind to. The reality is that even in tip-top shape, I don't have that kind of willpower and endurance. FKY...in honor of your feat, I vow to walk 1 extra step a day!

The mental aspect is more important through the year leading up to the race. Setting the alarm to wake up at 4:45 for swim practice, then to rush home and get the bike ready for a 25 mile ride is what wears on you. You spend a lot of time alone training for these things questioning your sanity you can't wait for the next scheduled day of rest... which is seldom. The day of the event goes by pretty fast and there is enough going on around you to keep you entertained. The more in-tune you are with your nutrition and physical capabilities, the easier the mental side of things is for people.

Do you think you will ever do another one?