5-Day Beetroot Loading Protocol for a Half Ironman

Stamox User question: I would like to ask for your advice regarding the correct dosage of your product in the days leading up to a race and during a Half Ironman event, which I expect to complete in around 4 hours and 40 minutes, due to significant elevation gain on the bike course.

Here is a tailored protocol for loading with Stamox Beetroot Powder to maximize your Nitric Oxide levels and enhance endurance performance.

Understanding the "Why"

The active compound in beetroot powder, dietary nitrate, needs time to build up in your system to have its full effect. This "loading phase" saturates your body, leading to:

• Improved Blood Flow & Oxygen Efficiency: Your muscles will receive more oxygen with less effort, crucial for a long event.
• Reduced Oxygen Cost of Exercise: You'll use less oxygen at a given intensity, making your goal pace feel easier.
• Enhanced Tolerance to High-Intensity Efforts: This is vital for those tough climbs on the bike and the final push on the run.

Recommended Stamox Loading & Race Day Protocol

Here is a simple, effective schedule. Consistency is more important than precision on the timing.

Phase 1: The Loading Phase (Days 1-5/7 before Race Day)

• Duration: 5-7 consecutive days leading up to your race.
• Dosage: One 5g scoop (approx. 5000mg) of Stamox Beetroot Powder, mixed with water or a non-protein smoothie.
• Timing: Consume 2-3 hours before your final key training session of the day. If you are tapering and have a light or rest day, simply take it at a consistent time, such as with your breakfast or lunch.
• Important: Avoid using an antibacterial mouthwash immediately after consumption, as it can kill the oral bacteria responsible for converting nitrate to nitrite, reducing the supplement's effectiveness.

Phase 2: Race Day Protocol

• Pre-Race Dose (3 hours before start):Take 2-3 tablespoons Stamox about 3 hours before the race begins.This allows time for peak nitrate plasma levels to coincide with the start of your swim.Mix it with water and drink it as part of your pre-race nutrition ritual.
• Take one final 2-3 tablespoons scoop of Stamox about 3 hours before the race begins.
• This allows time for peak nitrate plasma levels to coincide with the start of your swim.
• Mix it with water and drink it as part of your pre-race nutrition ritual.
• During the Race:Stamox is for pre-loading and is not a substitute for your on-course nutrition (gels, chews, electrolytes, etc.).Do not mix Stamox with your bike bottle or consume it during the event. Stick to your proven race-day fuel and hydration plan.
• Stamox is for pre-loading and is not a substitute for your on-course nutrition (gels, chews, electrolytes, etc.).
• Do not mix Stamox with your bike bottle or consume it during the event. Stick to your proven race-day fuel and hydration plan.

Summary for Your 4h40min Half Ironman

Additional Tips for Success

1. Practice First: If this is your first time using beetroot powder, we highly recommend testing this protocol during a key training block before race day to ensure it agrees with your stomach.
2. Don't Fear the Color: A harmless side effect is that your urine and stools may turn a reddish color. This is completely normal and is just your body processing the betalains (pigments) in the beetroot.
3. The Final 24 Hours: In the last day before the race, focus on hydrating well and consuming familiar, carbohydrate-rich foods. Your Stamox dose is just one part of the puzzle.

This protocol is designed to give you a measurable physiological advantage, helping you tackle those climbs more efficiently and finish strong.

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