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Nutrition for elite athletes
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» Winston - I am a triathlete at the University of Florida, and have compete I am a triathlete at the University of Florida, and have competed in many ultra distance triathlons, including an Ironman. What I am curious about is what you have found as a proper diet for running. I follow a very precise diet (40-30-30), and have tried a great number of nutritional supplaments. I am curious as to what you recommend for nutrition while running in a long race. For example, during my last ironman, I ate only oranges, and an occational bannana. Is there something which will give me more ballanced nutrition without making me sluggish?-- posted by Winston » Lynn - First, allow me to congratulate you on such outstanding athleti First, allow me to congratulate you on such outstanding athletic accomplishments. To cover nutrition for the distances you are doing would take quite a few pages, however I believe the 40-30-30 approach is the best. The research I have looked into suggests that a fluid intake every 15 - 20 min. is best, in the form that the body can absorb & utilize quickly. I also believe that you sould incorporate protein as well as carbs. The carbs you mentioned are okay but the bannas would tend to be absorbed too slow while you are running ect. They are fine after a race. Pr bar, listed by the front page sells a carb drink that is in powder form, you add water. That also means you can mix to the required level of fuel you need/ more for race, less for training. I would also consider a powder for your protein that you would use during your events. Shaklee has a great high protein powder from soy that I use in addition to the PR solution. Shaklee also sells a great carb powder called Performance powder.( I also use that instead of PR solution at times) For use during the event you would want the ratio to be 75 % carbs 25 % protein. Also it's very important that you find the ratio that works well for you. Try different ratios on days when you'll be training hard. Keep a log of your heart rate, energy level and speed . Compare and fine tune your mix. By the way, you can, if you wish, take carbs at one water stop then protein at the next if that works better for you. I would not take just water alone at a race event such as you do. I hope this helps. If you have follow up questions, just ask or if you need clarifcation. just post again. Good Luck!! Let me know how this works for you.-- posted by Lynn
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