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Bonking is that feeling when you truly run out of gas. Most athletes have had this happen, regardless if you're a swimmer, runner, triathlete or any other type of athlete.
Fortunately, it's an easy condition to prevent. But that's the key, you've got to prevent it. Because once the dreaded bonk occurs, there goes your race!
So, what is bonking exactly? Bonking isn't a real scientific or medical term, by the way. If we wanted to define it medically, we'd call it hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia just means your blood sugar is so low that it's affecting you and causing symptoms.
SYMPTOMS OF LOW BLOOD SUGAR (HYPOGLYCEMIA) & BONKINGCarbohydrates are our immediate source of energy. We’ve got about 24 hours worth of stored glycogen but after that (and add in race conditions) you’re gonna chew right through it and enter the bonk.
HOW TO PREVENT THE BONK:
That’s it - It’s actually quite simple!
Diet needs to be a good mix of complex carbs, proteins and fats. Watch out for the simple carb diet - This may actually make it easier for you to bonk!