CLASH Miami

Like many pro endurance athletes who have spent time gut training, Jason is able to comfortably consume over 90g of carb per hour while racing. He hit an impressive ~99g/h using PF Carb Electrolyte Drink Mix and alternating between PF 30 Gels and PF 30 Caffeine Gels. With no GI issues, it’s clear his commitment to practicing his fueling strategy in training has paid off, and he is able to put it into action on race day to keep his energy levels up, maximizing his performance.

Jason chose to consume all of his sodium toward the front of the race, taking in ~1143mg/L on the bike and none on the run, giving his drinks an average relative sodium concentration of ~851mg/L across the entirety. While this is still above his low sweat sodium concentration determined through his Sweat Test, it’s likely the slight ‘oversalting’ of his drinks helped to encourage water retention and hydration status in the high temperatures. In future, we would recommend he spaces his intake out to achieve a more consistent level of electrolyte intake, especially for longer races in similarly hot conditions.

Jason’s caffeine intake was in line with his previous races, as pre-caffeinating with a PF 30 Caffeine Gel for an energy boost is a consistent part of his strategy that works well for him. He strategically spaced out his caffeine intake throughout both the bike and run portions of the race, ensuring a steady supply of the stimulant to sustain his energy levels. By aligning his intake with scientific guidelines, Jason effectively harnessed the full ergogenic benefits of caffeine.