It is ok to eat carbohydrates! The question is not if you need carbohydrates, but how much. It IS okay to eat carbohydrates and necessary to consume them as an athlete. There are many articles and diets which label carbohydrates as ‘bad’. For athletes, both men and women, … [Read more...]
You Can Do an Ironman Without Gatorade
I know you can do an Ironman or any triathlon, running or cycling event without Gatorade. How do I know? I have personally done 3 Ironmans and over 27 years of triathlon without using Gatorade, even if it were offered on the course. Gatorade is a very big company and they … [Read more...]
Should I drink what is on the course?
Question: "Should I drink what is on the course?" My answer: "Yes and no." I work with many triathletes training for Ironman and half Ironman races. Race day fueling can be challenging to figure out. This is a question I get often. I was asked this question this weekend … [Read more...]
Are you losing weight while training?
I work with many athletes training for triathlon, marathons, Ironman triathlons or ultra cycling or running events. With each one, I work on hydration and re-hydration. Are you losing more than 1% of your body weight while training? Meaning, you went out for a 2-5 hour ride, … [Read more...]