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Originally Posted by toro618
I would definately eat some carb the night before, and I would substitude some of the pasta with atleast one baked potato for potassium. I would also eat a banana before the race, and even one cliff bar.
I have not read this entire thread so don't know if your race is an enduro or a hare scramble. If it's an enduro, I would definately eat a banana during each fuel stop. And ofcourse hydration goes without saying, but drink often...don't wait untill you're thirsty to drink because for some that already means dehydration.
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Bananas have been on my list of items to eat whenever I race. From what I'm reading on other endurance athletes, who are on the paleo\Primal diets, they seem to stick with their standard meals before events. I'm going to give that a whirl (big salad & steak the night before). I'll cook up a healthy dose of eggs & whatnot for breakfast as well.
Here's one of the better resources I've found for info:
http://www.livingpaleo.com/guest/Gre...rformance.html
Andrew