Race nutrition storage options

Jeff Kane · September 13, 2017 5:06PM

What are some options in (not on the bike) nutrition storage that you using during your Ironman, especially while wearing a racing suit with no rear pocket (ie. LG2). I've used a fuel belt in the past, any other options?

Paul Curtin · September 13, 2017 5:24PM

I've used a Gear Beast waist pack for the bike. It's pretty slim and stretches for whatever you put in it.
https://www.amazon.com/Gear-Beast-Running-Adjustable-Including/dp/B00SFN00PE/ref=pd_bxgy_200_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00SFN00PE&pd_rd_r=1V3DPVSTSC9MXDS17258&pd_rd_w=8P8j0&pd_rd_wg=ZMvfC&psc=1&refRID=1V3DPVSTSC9MXDS17258

For the run I'll wear a pack like this one, with my race number pinned to it just below the zipper:
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/AMP110/amphipod-airflow-lite-waistpack/

Jeff Kane · September 13, 2017 5:30PM

@Paul Curtin, thanks! I thought I had seen a picture of you with a waist pack on. The fuel belt is good, but I needed a bit more space. I really like this option and the ability to expand! As for the run I use a fuel belt with the toggles for the bib which is just right! Thanks again!

[Deleted User] · September 13, 2017 8:23PM

I've used the SPIbelt - endurance series:
https://spibelt.com/shop/category/fitness/
SPI = Small Personal Items

Since I've gone to the EN kit, I use a Fuell Belt Stretch Race Belt for salt, Honey Stinger Chews and Tylenol. I'll use a Fuel Belt 10 ounce Helium Sprint hand held for my Liquid Shot with water combo.

https://fuelbelt.com/Catalog/Storage-Belts/StretchRaceBelt

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SKP5ZQ6/ref=asc_df_B00SKP5ZQ65168197/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B00SKP5ZQ6&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198074695887&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=538703330881780637&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021706&hvtargid=pla-321259340315

I'll use the gel holders on the belt in case I need extra nutrition.

I haven't had to use the rear pockets in the kit yet. Besides, anything you put back there will get all wet from the sweat. But they do come in handy on the bike.

I wear a wrist band to store a pack of Gatorlytes in case I need extra electrolytes.

Jeff Kane · September 13, 2017 8:49PM

@Tony Ledden, thanks for the info, good stuff!

scott dinhofer · September 14, 2017 12:17AM

I've focused on "living off the fat of the land" or in other words, suffering with whatever the on course nutrition is. My stomach is fine with it and frankly all of the stuff out there is just as unappealing as anything else, just different flavors of cardboard or guck..

Jeff Kane · September 14, 2017 12:31AM

@Scott, I would expect nothing less from you! lol.

Dave Tallo · September 14, 2017 12:57AM

Agree with Scott on this one. A Best Practice is to take two gels at every station ... consuming one right away, and then having the other in that little M-2 pocket, and keeping it on hand to eat when you roll up to the next aid station and scheduled feed.

Jeff Kane · September 14, 2017 1:09AM

@Dave, good point. Thanks!

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