Nutrition
There are 5 articles in this category.
Published 27 apr, 2010. 5:23 p.m.
in Nutrition.
What to Eat Before the Big Race:
Pre-Race Nutrition for Your Next Triathlon
Brian Shea - Personal Best Nutrition
Those final 24 hours before the big race are always filled with nervous anticipation, especially if it’s your 1st time toeing ...
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Published 29 apr, 2010. 12:06 a.m.
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“A good diet does not make an average athlete great, but a poor diet can make a great athlete average.”
Dr. David Costill
Outline
• The Basics
• Daily nutrient requirements
– What does this look like?
• Iron and Performance
• Hydration
• Sodium
• Pre-event ...
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Published 18 jun, 2010. 2:44 p.m.
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The Mathematics of Race Fueling
Written by: Dan Empfield
Date: Wed Mar 01 2000
SETTING THE TABLE
In the 1995 Hawaiian Ironman Paula Newby-Fraser skipped a few pit stops and ran out of gas on the bell lap. She sat ...
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Published 18 jun, 2010. 4:01 p.m.
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Refueling After Exercise
Dorothy Hamburg
If you participate in high-intensity workouts or exercise that lasts more than 60 minutes refueling your body post-exercise is very important for recovery.
I think the following tips regarding food & liquid replacement are helpful.
Enjoy ...
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Published 12 nov, 2010. 12:15 p.m.
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Sodium Facts for Athletes
General Population and Sodium Concerns
Reducing sodium intake is a significant health goal for the majority of Canadians. The recommended daily intake is 1500 mg with a suggested upper limit of 2300 mg. The average sodium ...
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