Nutrition and Fuelling Part 4
This a four part blog on both day-to-day nutrition and fuelling for the age group triathlete
In summation of the last four weeks here are some key points:
– Day-to-day nutrition is separate to fuelling for training and performance
– Day-to-day nutrition is the foundation for health, which fitness and performance should be built off
– Supplements should be just that – a supplement or add on to a solid foundation of nutrition
– Work out what training and race day strategy works for you and stick to it if it works – ignore the noise
– Fuelling is an integral part of recovery from training and racing
– As endurance athletes we should aim to reduce our reliance on fuelling through certain training methodologies
– Calorie/Fuelling is separate to your hydration and fluid intake and should also be carefully considered
– For more specific advice speak to an expert in this area
Winter is a great time for triathletes to look at their nutrition and hydration, experiment with new concepts and dial in what works for them leading in to the following season.