Struggling to dial in your race day nutrition? Not sure when to start using sports nutrition—or how to fuel on a budget?
We chat with sports scientist and age-group triathlete Tash from Precision Fuel & Hydration about smart, science-backed fuelling strategies that fit real life—not just pro schedules.
0:00 Why You Can’t Fuel Like a Pro Athlete
0:25 Meet Tash: Sports Scientist & Ironman World Championship Qualifier
0:49 How to Replicate Your Race Day Nutrition in Short Workouts
2:02 When Should You Start Practicing Race Day Nutrition?
3:51 Real Food vs. Sports Nutrition: Finding the Right Balance
5:17 Fuelling on a Budget
6:40 Glucose-to-Fructose Ratios: Sweets vs. Sports Nutrition
8:03 Using Treats to Boost Race Motivation
8:55 Fuelling Early Morning Training Sessions
10:39 Late-Night Fuelling Without Disrupting Your Sleep
12:15 Heather’s 70.3 Nutrition Plan
15:30 How to Adapt Your Fuelling Strategy for Hot Conditions
16:54 What Can You Learn from the Pros?
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