Endurance sports?

Hi, I am training for an Ironman triathlon, which will occur in late July. I completed a 1/2 IM race last May and did well with nutrition and hydration, but am worried about it for a race of this distance (2.4 mile swim/112 mile bike/26.2 mile run) and of this duration (likely 15-17 hours). Please email me if you've competed at this level. Thanks, Susan

Susan, I just read this post, and I know it's like.... MONTHS late, but I'm curious how you did on the Ironman. I did a half Ironman a couple weeks ago, and qualified for the US Half Championship next month, and I'm THRILLED to see someone else doing these things too! They're freakishly addictive, aren't they? I haven't competed at your level yet, that's next year, but please tell me how your nutrition and hydration challenges were met. I'm extremely curious Laura

Hi Laura, Sorry so long for the response. I was not able to compete in the IM last July due to inner ear problems. I am now signed up to do IM Florida in November 2006. Let me know if you're signed up for IM this year. Susan