How To Diet For A Triathlon Video

Dieting is one of the most important facets of training for a triathlon. Here are some diet tips for your workout runs in this triathalon video.

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Eat balanced diet
Eat frequently
1/4 lean protein
1/4 whole grains
1/2 fruits & vegetables

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Dave has been an endurance athlete for over twenty years and is a swimmer , runner and cyclist that has finished the Iron Man triathlon. Additionally he has represented the US at the world championship. He coaches in Newport and has seen his team win the district title. He has a great passion for racing, training and coaching.

DAVE CAMPBELL: Hi, my name is Dave Campbell. I'll be speaking about the kind of diet that supports triathlon training and racing. The kind of diet that a triathlete should consume is the same kind of diet that anyone who tries to live a healthy, active life should pursue, and that is a balanced diet that includes lean proteins, healthy fats, a whole variety of fruits and vegetables and whole grains. One difference is a triathlete often trains twice a day so they need to eat more frequently and the timing of those meals is important, so often consuming three meals a day plus a couple of high-quality snacks or even five or six small meals spread throughout the day can help support a triathlete's energy requirements. In regards to timing, the 30 minutes immediately following exercise are really important for consuming about 40 to 60 grams of easily digestible carbohydrate and 10 to 12 grams of high-quality protein. That will hit what exercise physiologists call the glycogen window and your muscles are very susceptible right then to sucking up that glycogen and it will help you recover for the next workout. Another key point is that when you sit down with your plate, you should have about 1/4 of the plate filled with lean proteins, 1/4 with whole grains and the other half of the plate with fruits and vegetables. And within those fruits and vegetables, aim for five different colors. And that's really the kind of diet that all of us should strive for.

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