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443 Fuelling, Electrolytes and Hydration for Triathlon, with Andy Blow

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A special edition of the show, helping you to work out your optimal fuelling strategy for Ironman, 70.3, Olympic and sprint distance triathlon, as well as running and cycling endurance events. We cover the science of calorie intake, electrolyte intake, and fluid intake, as well as some personal experience and stories from the endurance world, to help you work out the best plan for you. This is a conversation with Andy Blow, ex-pro triathlete, from Precision Hydration. Here are some key reading points, and links to various calculators and blog posts mentioned in the show. The 3 Levers for fueling endurance performance The 3 Levers for fueling endurance performance - This could be a good starting point as Andy outlines the 3 acute costs of taking part in endurance exercise for an athlete, namely calories burned (mainly in the form of carbohydrate), sodium and fluid. The way to learn how to ‘pull the levers’ correctly is to understand the ballpark levels of replacement that are usually needed for each one. Y