nutrition
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Ironman Nutrition: The Best Carb Mixes of 2024
Updated 10 July 2024 I’m going to give you an in-depth guide to the best endurance mixes and powders. These…
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Basic Nutrition Plan for Half Ironman Fueling
Here is a sample nutrition plan for fueling during a half ironman race with specific calorie, carbohydrate, hydration, and electrolyte…
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They Told Me Not to Eat It
When I did my first Ironman in Busselton, Australia, I thought quite a lot about what to put in my…
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13 Things Great Triathletes Don’t Do
Here is my list of things great triathletes don’t do. It’s inspired by Amy Morin’s book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do. I like her approach. Instead of telling you what you should do, she tells you what not to do. Her reasoning is that you’re probably already doing many things right, but just…
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Triathlon Book Reading List
Recommended books on triathlon and endurance training, mindset, and racing.
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You can’t eat THAT on the bike!
Despite having been away from the US for more than two decades, Thanksgiving is still a holiday I celebrate. And…
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Homemade Endurance Fuels?
I’ll be the first to admit it: I love commercial nutrition products. The taste of that peanut butter gel or…
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Em’s Power Cookies Review – The Best Tasting Cookies Ever?
Em’s Power Cookies may very well be the best tasting endurance food I have had the privilege to try. Maybe…
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Effervescent Hydration Shootout
Why Effervescent Tablets? There are a number of forms of electrolytes you can take to replenish your losses. These include…
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Here’s where UCAN find the most sodium
Once I figured out that sodium was the missing variable in my hot weather racing I was in for a…
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Training Articles
- Breaststroker? Here’s how to go Freestyle.
Many beginner triathletes tend to use the breaststroke because it’s perceived as easier and might seem to offer better sighting… - Marathon Prep: A Practical GuideAn athlete of mine who is about to do his first marathon asked me if I had a checklist of…
- How to get AWA Gold, Silver, BronzeAll World Athlete, or AWA status is an accolade given to Ironman athletes each year. It comes with a digital…
- How to Qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World Champs: 6 Tips
If you’ve been dreaming of qualifying for the 70.3 World champs but struggle to get on the podium, these tips may help you. - 8 Mental Skills Every Triathlete Must MasterIt’s been said that endurance sports like triathlon are more mental than physical. So, it would be wise to identify…
