The event that pointed me in the direction of the Zone was a 120 km round trip cycle/camp weekend last August. It was a grueling 6 hours each way, and I decided I had to learn to fuel my body differently, lose some weight, and get into better shape. It's hard to believe that was almost a year ago now, and I have indeed improved on all those fronts!

Now I'm coming up to doing that exact same trip again. Generally, I'm eating 11-12 blocks a day, but I wonder how one eats in the Zone while cycling for 6 hours? Do the blocks go up? What kind of portable food would you take?

Congrats on your accomplishments during this past year. Have a great time on your upcoming trip!


Here are some notes I have on articles that might help you:

Fuel your Body for Optimal Performance
Mary Dinehart-Perry MS, RD, LDN
http://usatriathlon.org/content/index/6549

Eating in “The Zone”
Bob Seebohar, , MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS, sport dietitian for the USA Olympic Triathlon Team
http://www.zonediet.com/Portals/0/p...heZone.pdf

Recovery, Recovery, Recovery
Dr. Kevin F. Reichlin, CCSP, Garmin/Chipotle Pro-Cycling Team.
http://www.zonediet.com/Portals/0/p...covery.pdf

Diet Tips to Aid Recovery – An inside look at the Garmin Pro Cycling Team nutrition program
From “Cycling Magazine UK” April 9, 2009
http://www.zonediet.com/FITNESS/Eli...fault.aspx

The Natural Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Dr. Barry Sears
http://usatriathlon.org/content/index/6216

Balancing Elite Nutrition, Training and Performance
Justin Trolle, Head Coach fro Athlete Development with USA Triathlon
http://www.zonediet.com/LinkClick.a...&tabid=182