So what better way to train than to just register for a race and do it?
While my time was a painfully slow 2 hours one minute, I did surprisingly well in both transitions (between the swim and the bike, and between the bike and the run). Most notable was the fact that I wasn't remotely sore the next day.
For this, I credit Brendan Brazier and all my nutrition reading.
The day before the race I drank lots and LOTS of water so my muscles were hydrated even before I started. No amount of water during a race will compensate for being dehydrated when you start.
Gave up wine. Sad, but true.
The night before I had some seriously crispy gluten-free crackers and some cashew cream cheese. Lots of slow burning carbs, great fats and protein.
The morning of (that's 4 am!) I had a half cup of Red River Cereal - full of serious whole grains which burn slow and fuel long!
While driving to the race I had a blueberry, roasted beet, chocolate almond milk, flax smoothie. Purple and delicious.
During the race I had my favourite fruit gummies (Florida's Naturals) which were taped to my bike and literally all that kept me going during the against-the-current 750m swim.
Power bar during the bike leg was made of raw cashews, raw chocolate, sunflower seeds, macadamia nuts, coconut, dates, lemon zest and agave. Sticky but fuelling.
Finally, after the race I made a high energy recovery gel from dates, lime and lemon zest, agave and arame (a seaweed) for iron. Squished it into my mouth after surviving the run.
Lots of water always, a high colour meal afterwards (sweet potatoes, spinach, avocado, tomato) and even a few of my dreaded nemesis - Salt and Vinegar Miss Vickies chips.
Can't believe I finished & can't wait to see where I can go next with some actual training!!
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