Proper fueling on race day shouldn't be as complicated as some make it out to be. Watch my latest installment in my video series, The 4th Event, powered by Myoplex Endurance and learn how to nail your race day nutrition. https://youtu.be/_LG9toS4Vlw
Proper nutrition and how to fuel your body -- for both racing and training -- is often referred to as "The 4th Event". Here are my tips on how to optimize your recovery and how to refuel properly after a hard workout or race. This is the first episode in my new video series called [...]
All too often I’ve seen athletes looking to PR -- or even win their Kona slot – who end up being plagued by nutritional problems that prevent them from reaching their goals. Does this sound like you? If so, then read on to avoid these 4 common hazards and nail your race-day nutrition strategy for a [...]
I’m often asked if The Paleo Diet™ is suited for triathletes. As with most questions, there is a short, simple answer and a longer, more complex one. First, let’s take a look at what The Paleo Diet prescribes. The premise of the diet is to go back to our caveman roots and eat what hunters [...]
Bob Babbitt interviews 6x Ironman world champion Dave Scott in Kailua-Kona, just days before the race. Dave shares some of his memories of one of his best performances: his 1994 comeback at age 40.
As you know I place a huge amount of importance on healthy eating. My household is committed to clean, organic foods. To fully reach your potential as a triathlete, you must pay attention to how you’re “fueling your engine”. In addition to being very purposeful about my diet fundamentals, I’m also an advocate of using [...]
Over the years I’ve seen many athletes not achieve their full potential in races because they failed to execute a proper pre-race taper. I’ve witnessed triathletes who have not backed off enough and have arrived at the event tired and flat; I’ve also seen those who have dialed back their training too much, and dulled [...]
Recently I was asked: How often should a triathlete drink during the bike and run while racing an Ironman 70.3? This is a massive topic, but here are my 10 key points for optimal race day hydration: Don’t load up on fluid the day before the race (and this includes electrolyte drinks). Eat dinner prior to [...]
