Typical Fare
Curious about what Ironman 70.3 athletes will fuel up on during the big race this month? According to ironman.com, here’s what’s typically found at an Ironman aid station:Gatorade Endurance FormulaWaterFruitColaGU Original Energy GelRoctane Ultra Endurance GelsGU ChompsPretzels
About Our Expert
Marco Bianchini is a registered dietitian who will earn his master’s in nutrition science later this summer. The son of well-known local ultra-runner Joe Bianchini, Marco has run up to 50-mile races. Contact him at bianchini314@gmail.com.
If you’re training to run a half marathon or more, knowing how to fuel your body for the race is extremely important. We caught up with local registered dietitian and ultra-runner Marco Bianchini to learn some tips and tricks, and find out how he fuels for a big race.
Pre-race
“I don’t eat a whole lot before a race because it usually just pulls me down at the beginning,” says Bianchini. His go-to meal before a race is the classic banana – as well as coffee and milk. “For a lot of people that’s a GI problem right from the get-go, but it works for me.”