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    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Does nutrition matter in a sprint triathlon?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Yes, though it is simpler than in longer races. Most of your fuelling happens before the start, so arriving with full glycogen stores from a good pre-race meal and top-up is the single most important nutritional lever over the sprint distance."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Do I need to fuel during a sprint triathlon?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Only minimally. The event is short enough that your pre-race stores carry most of it, but a small amount of easily digestible carbohydrate, typically taken on the bike, can help maintain energy. There is no need to force down large amounts."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How should I hydrate for a sprint triathlon?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Start well hydrated and take on fluid where practical, most easily on the bike. Over a sprint you are unlikely to need extensive electrolyte replacement unless it is hot. Keep hydration sensible and matched to the conditions."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Should I bother with recovery nutrition after a sprint?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Yes, especially if you train or race regularly. Taking on carbohydrate and protein after finishing supports recovery and readies you for your next session. It is easy to treat a sprint as too short to recover from, but the habit supports ongoing training."
      }
    }
  ]
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