EPISODE · Dec 28, 2025 · 7 MIN
Countdown To Dopey Day 11: Nutrition in the Final Two Weeks Before Dopey - Don’t Change a Thing
from The Be Fierce & Tri Podcast · host Jill Bartholomew, Be Fierce Multisport
Takeaways This is not the time to change anything.Stick to familiar foods leading up to the race.Hydration is crucial; don't overdo it.Carb loading should happen in the 48 hours before a race.Boring nutrition is effective and safe.Consistency in diet supports training and recovery.Travel can affect appetite; be mindful of changes.Avoid drastic dietary changes right before a race.Listen to your body and its needs during training.Keep nutrition simple and predictable. If you are training for a Triathlon or Run event of any distance from your first 10k to your first full IRONMAN and beyond, connect with Jill to talk about how to take your performance to the next level! Jill is the Head Coach and owner of Be Fierce Multisport is a full time, professional coach and works with athletes of all skill levels. We also specialize in training for runDisney race, as Jill is an avid runDisney fan with 7 Dopey finishes and nearly 100 Disney races under her legs - she knows the courses and how to train for them!Click here to schedule a consultation Tired of cycling in your basement alone? Peloton and Zwift has gotten old? Try live online group cycling with Be Fierce Multisport - now in Beta and accepting founding members!Join our virtual group cycling beta at 👉 https://fierce.li/cycling Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Day 11 – Nutrition in the Final Two Weeks Before Dopey With just under two weeks to go before runDisney Marathon Weekend, nutrition anxiety often ramps up — and that’s exactly when runners are most tempted to make unnecessary changes. In Day 11 of the Dopey Countdown, Coach Jill Bartholomew explains why the final two weeks are not the time to overhaul your diet, experiment with new fueling strategies, or follow last-minute advice from social media. After months of training, your body has already adapted to how you’ve been eating — and changing that now can create more risk than reward. This episode covers why sudden increases in carbs, fluids, or supplements can backfire, how overhydration can be just as dangerous as underhydration, and why your gut craves predictability under stress. Jill also clarifies the difference between everyday carbohydrate intake and true carb loading, and why carb loading too early can cause more problems than it solves. Key takeaways include: Why the final two weeks are about consistency, not optimization Common nutrition mistakes driven by panic and social media noise Why “nothing new on race day” also applies before race week How stress, taper, and travel can change appetite Why boring nutrition is smart nutrition right now This episode is a grounding reminder that what got you here is what will carry you to the start line — and that simplicity is your biggest advantage in the final stretch. 🎧 This is Day 11 of the daily Dopey Countdown, designed to guide runDisney athletes calmly and confidently to race weekend.
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