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**evalayCap** · 07-07-2009, 06:12 PM

I am training for an upcoming triathlon and low carbing. I have in the last couple of weeks begun to add a small amount of carbs just prior to workouts. I want to ensure that I burn it up quickly and no more than what I might use during a workout. I mix gatorade g2 with water and also have a south beach peanut butter bar. I'll be honest though, I am not sure if I have really noticed any gains.

I read an article a while back and went to dig it up. It basically states that carb loading like it was done in the old days with a big pasta dinner on race eve is essentially useless. You cannot build up enough carbs in that short a period to sustain you for an entire 26 mile run (in the articles case Ironman).

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cm...?articleid=176

This is where I got the theory of eating a smaller carby snack around 3 hours prior to workout. Today will be CarbMaster Yogurt and I will add some Cashews to it. About an hour before I make sure I drink my gatorade g2. If it is a longer workout I will eat a southbeach bar at some point during and also another gatorade. I have also heard of people drinking chicken broth. I have considered this to increase salt levels but have not tried it yet.
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07-07-2009, 06:12 PM	#4
evalayCap Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 438 Senior Member	I am training for an upcoming triathlon and low carbing. I have in the last couple of weeks begun to add a small amount of carbs just prior to workouts. I want to ensure that I burn it up quickly and no more than what I might use during a workout. I mix gatorade g2 with water and also have a south beach peanut butter bar. I'll be honest though, I am not sure if I have really noticed any gains. I read an article a while back and went to dig it up. It basically states that carb loading like it was done in the old days with a big pasta dinner on race eve is essentially useless. You cannot build up enough carbs in that short a period to sustain you for an entire 26 mile run (in the articles case Ironman). http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cm...?articleid=176 This is where I got the theory of eating a smaller carby snack around 3 hours prior to workout. Today will be CarbMaster Yogurt and I will add some Cashews to it. About an hour before I make sure I drink my gatorade g2. If it is a longer workout I will eat a southbeach bar at some point during and also another gatorade. I have also heard of people drinking chicken broth. I have considered this to increase salt levels but have not tried it yet. [/url]
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