The ever changing demands that different weather conditions, race distances and abilities of competitors bring to triathlon means that developing a specific nutrition strategy is essential.
With appropriate nutrition it is possible to significantly improve a triathletes training, race performance and recovery. Triathletes need to ensure energy intake in the form of carbohydrate meets energy expenditure in both training and competition. Hydration is important, as when we lose fluid through sweating our blood thickens, placing a strain on our cardiovascular system and thereby negatively affecting athletic performance. To adequately replenish energy stores after exercise, a mixture of carbohydrate and protein has been shown to be beneficial.