I am super excited to introduce my guest blogger on Race Smart this week. Her personal story was just too good to keep to myself, so she very graciously agreed to share it with all of you. Although she is unique and amazing, her personal account of balancing healthy eating with endurance training is very relatable and unfortunately all too common. In just a few weeks, she has seen amazing results in both performance and energy throughout the day using real food, appropriate nutrient timing and fueling well during workouts. Here goes…
The Lean Triathlete
Triathletes come in all shapes and sizes. Just like books, they shouldn’t be judged by their cover. Still, whether it’s to look better in their tri kit or to become faster via an improved power-to-weight ratio, improving body composition is an ongoing process for many athletes. But how to achieve a leaner physique can be tricky. Here’s why, and what to do about it.