IRONMAN FUELLING masterclass

Conquering – scrub that, completing – an iron-distance triathlon takes dedication, consistent training, a realistic recovery strategy and calories. Plenty of them. How many calories do you burn during an Ironman? The short answer’s a lot. The longer answer’s based on factors like bodyweight, metabolism, exercise economy… but we’re talking anywhere from 7,500cals for a lightweight female finishing in 12hrs to 11,000cals for a heavier male finishing in the same time.

Then you have your fuelling intake during training itself. No wonder fuelling’s regarded as the fourth discipline (okay, fifth if you throw in both transitions).

Thankfully, the core solution to the Ironmanfuelling conundrum is simple: manage the basics and don’t complicate things. This means a hearty mix of