Steven - Day 5 Food Diary (of sorts)

Absolutely brilliant day. Felt super strong on the bike and pulled along anyone that was willing to hang on for the last 100k. Completed the 182k in 5:40 ! Great route.
Gordo asked us to write about what we eat on the camp. I try and stick as much to my usual eating as I can. This largely revolves around trying to avoid too much sugar. By trying to avoid I think I end up getting about the right amount. Sometimes things like cookies of 'lollies' (candy for the yanks and sweets for the brits)
Today was typical. start off by loading up on a huge amount of fat and protein. At home it would be a monster omellete on camp it's loads of scrambled egg and peanut butter. I have a slice of toast but that purely as a means to carry the peanut butter. Today there was cold steak from the night before - a fantastic bonus.
On the bike I tend to just carry either water or water mixed with fruit juice. When riding back home it would always be just water but here I tend to err on the side of a little sugar with my drink as bonking would have a bigger impact. I carry some gels just in case but with stops every couple of hours only really need them if the pace is high. Today I didn't use any whilst riding despite doing a full on 100k pull.
At the stops I try and stick with nuts if I can but often get drawn in to having an Ems bar .. today I only had nuts and felt better for it. Lunch again keep the food real and as sugar free as possible - today I had loads of the cold meats with cheese and tomatoes. If there are boiled eggs I'd have a few of them. May take on some fruit and have crisps (for the salt) if they're there. Today I had a few plums.
After the ride as I was about to head out for a run I ate a load of nuts, had a gel (trying to stave of cramp) and an Ems bar before running. Then some more nuts before the swim. In the evening massive amount of food largely avoiding any potatoes, pasta, rice, bread. So best for me is meat and salad. Tonight there wasn't quite the choice so I had to have pasta.
I do partake in dessert... I am on holiday after all.