Training for a Triathlon part 1

When people hear the word “training,” think of it as swimming, biking, running, strength training, practicing drills, etc. That would be true, but the one thing most of us neglect is our nutritional training. Yes, we do need to focus on our nutrition so we have the energy to finish a race of such distance.

Pre Race:

1 Be sure you are practicing with food that you intend to eat the morning before a race. Don’t try something new the night before or the morning of your race.

2 Train your body internally. You need to train your body to use the bathroom before heading out on a long bike or run. Getting up an hour or so before a workout is the best thing you can do for yourself. You get time for your nutrition as well as a trip to the boys/girls room. Trust me, this is very important. Have you seen some of the lines at the port-a-potties??

3 Learn about nutrition on the go. You must practice eating and hydrating during your workouts. It is very helpful to practice the timing of your nutrition and what works will with you while training.