27/03/2024
Adjusting and planning nutrition, based upon the fundamentals for endurance events. Especially for activity of intensity, lasting above 90 minutes...
Consider the following within your dietary approach, specifically the day of and pre / post event.
Balancing whole-grains with more refined grains like rice, potato, pasta, oatmeal, cereals, bread and sports drinks, sweets and gels for increasing volume and easier digestion.
Aiming for lower fiber vegetables with meals and fruits such as peppers, onions, asparagus, mashed potato, banana, beetroots, fruit juices, dried fruits, honey etc leading to competition.
(7-10g per KG of BW per day)
Aim for quality lean protein sources, with lower fat content - whey protein, chicken breast, turkey, white fish, lean beef mince, greek yoghurt etc.
These are faster to digest and absorb post training. Also, for providing more calorie “room” leading to the event, for hitting your carb intake. Protein volume is usually reduced slightly too, for this reason.
(1.6-1.8g per kg BW PRE, 1.8-2.2g per KG BW post)
Healthy fat intake to be reduced but still balanced for health and energy. Vitamins (ADEK), for brain and bodily function. Avocado, olive oil, tofu, hummus, oily fish, dairy, nuts, seeds, eggs etc. Reducing fats close to comp creates a greater caloric window for carbohydrate volume.
(20-25% daily intake)
Fiber moderation to be considered close to performance for optimal digestion and nutrient uptake, balancing fullness and gut distress - wholegrains, fiberous veg and starches etc.
(Aiming for less than 10g per meal within hours pre / post event)
Electrolytes for overall hydration status, particularly sodium for sustaining performance, heart rate control, blood volume and post workout rehydration - using a supplement and adding salt to foods.
Plans always change, therefore controlling the controllable and practicing in the weeks before will put you in the very best position to deal with adversity.
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