What should I eat before the Race or Ride at L'Etape Slovenia
In his book Mohopedia, Matej Mohorič presented how a wrong diet can affect sports achievements
In his book Mohopedia, Matej Mohorič presented how a wrong diet can affect sports achievements. Cycling is a sport in which large amounts of energy are consumed, and these should be provided to the body for all the processes that take place before, during and after cycling.
Proper nutrition affects our well-being
In this article we will focus on nutrition in the days leading up to the race and the morning before the race. Although in cycling the weight of the rider is an important factor in achieving the result, proper nutrition is even more important. Proper nutrition also affects our well-being, our complete blood count (CBC) and, in general, ensures enough energy for training and general quality of life. Quite simply, we can use the analogy of the formula: "Without gasoline, the racecar will stand still."
Before the event itself, it is necessary to rest the body as much as possible. This means that we make sure we get enough sleep and replenish our glycogen storage with our diet. We recommend that a few days before the event, we start eating more carbohydrates, which are also the main source of energy for the body.
Rice, pasta, or potatoes are the most recommended. Of course, especially if we train regularly, we need to ensure a sufficient intake of fats and proteins, as well as nutrients and minerals, which we excrete even faster during these summer days. Of course, desserts can also be part of a meal. This will ensure that our body is rested and full of energy at the start of the event.
The best recipe for nutrition itself would be to stick to the principles of a healthy diet. We should take care of a sufficient level of body hydration, and in the days before the event, we add more carbohydrates to our meals.
The evening before the event, we recommend a full plate of rice or pasta. The morning before the event will start relatively early due to the morning start. We recommend that you eat your morning meal 2-3 hours before the start of the race itself, so that the body has enough time to digest the food.
Breakfast recommendation? Oatmeal, previously soaked overnight in water or milk, and eggs and bread. After that, it's just a matter of going to the event itself and enjoying it to the fullest.
What should I eat before the race at L'Etape Slovenia? Listen to Matej Mohorič
