How to stay fuelled on race day can get really confusing. Between carbs and protein, millilitres and grams, longer races and sprints, and conflicting research studies, there is a lot to process. Trying to weed through it all, triathlon nutrition may become even more daunting than that first open water swim.

We’re going to try to make it easy. Check out our Beginner’s Guide to Race Day Nutrition for a breakdown of the calories you need, when you need them… and learn if you really need calories during your race at all.