Heat Race Fueling Modifications
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Adjust your nutrition strategy for racing in hot conditions above 75°F. Adjust your nutrition strategy for racing in hot conditions above 75°F. Adjust your nutrition strategy for racing in hot conditions above 75°F.
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Adjust your nutrition strategy for racing in hot conditions above 75°F.
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Use "Heat Race Fueling Modifications" as the one-page recap for this topic.
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Adjust your nutrition strategy for racing in hot conditions above 75°F.
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How Heat Affects Performance and...
Racing in hot conditions (above 70°F / 21°C) changes: Sweat rate increases dramatically
Key Detail
Hydration Changes
Before Race: Drink an extra 16-24 oz in the 24 hours before
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Electrolyte Priority
In heat, you lose more than just water: Sodium: 500-1500mg per hour.
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How Heat Affects Performance and Nutrition
Hydration Changes
First Detail
Racing in hot conditions (above 70°F / 21°C) changes:
Before Race:
Coach Note
Sweat rate increases dramatically
Drink an extra 16-24 oz in the 24 hours before
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How Heat Affects...
Racing in hot conditions (above 70°F / 21°C) changes:
Hydration Changes
Before Race:
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How Heat Affects Performance and NutritionKey Detail
Hydration ChangesWatch for
How Heat Affects Performance and Nutrition
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