Nutrition
Nutrition
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Prawn & Vegetable Noodles
Stuck for something that will fuel your training and is so simple to cook you will be happy to make it even after your long ride. Prawn and vegetable noodles 1/2 packet hokkein noodles 40 green prawns (large) 1 tbsp canola oil 3 garlic cloves 1 red capsicum (seeded and sliced) 200 g mushrooms (slice
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Race day Nutrition
Preparing for your race nutritionally doesn’t start two-to-three days out from competition. It starts in your daily, weekly and monthly training leading into the event by practising sound nutritional methods to improve your body’s ability to train, recover, fight infection, metabolise fat and spare
Prawn & Vegetable Noodles
Stuck for something that will fuel your training and is so simple to cook you will be happy to make it even after your long ride. Prawn and vegetable noodles 1/2 packet hokkein noodles 40 green prawns (large) 1 tbsp canola oil 3 garlic cloves 1 red capsicum (seeded and sliced) 200 g mushrooms (slice
Pasta bake
As the summer starts to draw to a close in the southern hemisphere we serve up a dish that is quick and simple to make, yet healthy, high in carbohydrates, and will bring a satisfying warmth to you after a hard training session.
Ironman Triathlon Recipes – Muffins
Looking for a wholesome and healthy snack to eat after those training sessions? these muffins from Susie should hit the spot!
Ironman and Triathlon Recipes – Honey & Chicken Stir Fry
Looking for a tasty and nutritious meal that will not add to the pounds you have to carry around? Try this delicious recipe from Susie
Ironman and Triathlon Recipes – Fajitas
Susie Burrell shares with us a delicious recipe for Fajitas, that will keep you feeling satisfied and fuelled up without piling on the calories!
Meal planning for Triathletes
One of the most common barriers athletes face in relation to good nutrition is a lack of time. Shopping, cooking dinner, making lunches and planning meals, whilst trying to maintain a hectic training schedule can be challenging and individuals can sometimes find it easier to grab a coffee and a muff
Hydration and performance
Maintaining an adequate level of hydration is one of the most important things athletes competing in long distance events such as triathlon need to do to ensure optimal performance. This is especially true in Australia, where much training is completed during the warmer Summer months.Using Nutrition to Aid Recovery
If there is one thing that differentiates the nutritional needs of triathletes compared to other types of sport, it is the frequency of sequential training sessions the average triathlete will “back up†for. It is almost considered normal for an athlete training for triathlons to be out of bed aNutrition tips to maximise your race day performance
While it is vital that the diet of a triathlete is balanced nutritionally on a day to day basis, there is no doubt that there are certain things triathletes can do immediately pre race to optimize performance.