nutrition and training

Sports Nutrition: Fads, Facts and Fallacies

March 19th, 2020 by Triathlon Magazine | Posted in Feature, Nutrition | No Comments »

With so much conflicting information out there, sports nutritionist Nancy Clark offers some science-based nutrition facts.

Eating Clean: Unintended Consequences

February 10th, 2020 by Triathlon Magazine | Posted in Feature, Healthy Eating, Nutrition | No Comments »

I’ve started eating clean; quinoa and brown rice. No more white rice. I haven’t had cookies for ages. I’m eating clean—no added sugar. When I visit my parents, I bring my own food. It’s […]

Keto diet may damage bone health in endurance athletes, study shows

January 23rd, 2020 by Triathlon Magazine | Posted in Nutrition | No Comments »

LCHF and ketogenic diets are becoming more popular among endurance athletes, but one new study reports alarming findings with regard to bone health.

Integrating nutrition & training: “Train High, Sleep Low, Train Low”

January 21st, 2020 by Cam Mitchell | Posted in Nutrition, Training and Racing | No Comments »

Why adapting your diet to your training instead of a highly rigid diet may enhance training adaptations. The approach has been dubbed “train high, sleep low, train low.”

Winning the War Against Snack Attacks

January 13th, 2020 by Triathlon Magazine | Posted in Feature, Healthy Eating, Nutrition | No Comments »

When it comes to the optimal sports diet, snacking should be an integral part of your nutrition plan.

dark chocolate

What’s the deal with dark chocolate?

January 7th, 2020 by Cam Mitchell | Posted in Healthy Eating, Nutrition | No Comments »

Loaded with cocoa, dark chocolate is good for the cardiovascular, immune and central nervous systems. Studies have also shown it has positive effects on the gastrointestinal tract and obesity. 

How to avoid the common cold this winter

December 20th, 2019 by Cam Mitchell | Posted in Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Training and Racing | No Comments »

It’s that time of the year again. Winter is here, and it’s here to stay for a while.  Unless you’re lucky enough to have escaped to a destination training camp, your training has likely […]

Attitude of gratitude: Ben Hoffman’s newfound mindset helps fuel a banner season.

November 15th, 2019 by Kevin Mackinnon | Posted in Feature, Nutrition, Personalities, Pro | No Comments »

Just a month after becoming a dad, American Ben Hoffman had a top finish in Kona, then followed that up with the fastest American Ironman time and a 2:36 marathon at Ironman Florida.

Your Sports Diet: Quality calories for weight management?

November 13th, 2019 by Triathlon Magazine | Posted in Feature, Healthy Eating, Nutrition | No Comments »

In our busy day-to-day lives, relying on ultra-processed foods for energy may be detrimental to your weight and overall health.

USA Triathlon partners with Pure Spectrum, a CBD manufacturer

October 28th, 2019 by Cam Mitchell | Posted in News, Nutrition, Training and Racing | No Comments »

Early last week, USA Triathlon formalized a partnership with Pure Spectrum CBD – a Colorado-based cannabidiol manufacturer – through to 2023. “With its athlete-first approach and proven commitment to safety, quality and accuracy, Pure […]