From warm-up to the finish chute, fueling is the fourth discipline of triathlon. To help you nail your strategy for Supertri, we asked two of The Feed's High Performance Team x Podium Racing athletes to share how they approach fueling for all-out Supertri racing.
For a three-discipline sport, fueling has often been not-so-jokingly claimed as the fourth discipline of triathlon.
To help you nail your strategy for Supertri Chicago, we asked two of The Feed's High Performance Team x Podium Racing athletes — Gina Sereno (Pan American Games Silver Medalist) and John Reed (World Cup Winner) — to share how they approach fueling for all-out Supertri racing.
Gina Sereno — Pan Am Games Silver Medalist & NASA Engineer
"A hungry Gina is the worst version of Gina to be around. The Feed keeps me happy, healthy, and ready to perform — especially when I have Bonk Breakers Sour Blue Raspberry Chews in my back pocket."
Her Supertri Chicago plan:
Before the race: Hydrates with sports mix to top up glucose + electrolytes
30 minutes out: Caffeinated gel to feel "like lightning"
During: Carb + electrolyte drink mix to keep energy high until the finish
"Supertri demands you push to your limit — fuel early so you can finish strong."
John Reed — World Cup Winner
"The Feed gives me access to so many options — it's helped me test, refine, and lock in my fueling for race day."
His Supertri Chicago plan:
All morning: Sips electrolytes
2 hours out: Maurten Bicarb for lactic acid buffering
1 hour out: A gel + nitric oxide booster
30 minutes out: Caffeine gel
During: Carbs between rounds
"The shorter the race, the earlier and more precise your fueling has to be — there's no catching up."
TL;DR — Podium Takeaways
Start fueling before you feel low on energy
Layer carbs + electrolytes for steady power
Use caffeine strategically for the final push
Prioritize recovery as soon as you cross the line
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