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Colts nutrition team focuses on familiarity, hydration for London Trip

INDIANAPOLIS — Preparing to feed an NFL team overseas takes months of planning, coordination and logistical problem-solving. For the Indianapolis Colts' trip to London for the Sunday game against the Washington Commanders, Director of Performance Nutrition Leigh Hullett said the…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 11:30 PM
Colts nutrition team focuses on familiarity, hydration for London Trip
Key Things to Know
  • The Colts nutrition staff is focusing on hydration and familiar foods for their London game.
  • Logistical planning began in May to ship team supplements across the Atlantic.
  • Players receive specialized flight hydration packets, blue-light-blocking glasses, and eye masks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Indianapolis Colts nutrition team prepared extensively to manage food and hydration for their London game against the Washington Commanders. Director of Performance Nutrition Leigh Hullett outlined the multi-month logistical operation, which prioritizes player routines, familiar foods, and proper hydration to aid comfort while traveling abroad.

Players receive flight hydration packets, sleep aids, and light-adjusting tools to reset circadian rhythms upon arrival. The team partnered with London chefs to replicate typical American pregame meals, overcoming customs restrictions that required supplements to be shipped months ahead.

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