The following 3 steps of a triathlon training diet will help you develop a diet that will ensure you achieve peak performance.
Step 1 – Basic Nutrition Needs
Ensure the basic diet needs of the triathlete are met – this is the foundation of any triathlon training diet. More
Step 2 – Training
Triathletes need to plan for increased nutrition requirements during triathlon training. The triathlon training diet holds the most potential for improving your triathlon performance. More
Step 3 – Competition
Triathletes need to develop their own diet strategy for competition. This is when you will implement the diet plan that you have practiced in triathlon training. More
Carbohydrate loading
Things to consider when planning your pre-competition diet
Strategies to reduce stomach and gut upsets
Pre-competition meal ideas
Pre-competition fluids
Strategies to meet your competition diet goals
Nutrition for after your event
Strategies to restore your fluid and electrolyte balance
Strategies to replace used glycogen stores
Strategies to help the repair of muscle damage
Hints for the post-event diet
Main points about your competition diet