When preparing for any athletic event, it’s important to fuel your body with the right foods. If you’re currently training for Tri for the Cure in Denver (coming up in only a couple weeks – www.triforthecure-denver.com), hopefully you’re getting plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and reducing sugar, caffeine, empty calories, empty starches, and alcohol from your diet in preparation for the event. If you are, then great job! If not, you can still re-vamp your diet so your body runs better during the race and during training.
All athletes get the munchies and some point, so it’s important to find good, healthy snacks that won’t throw off your training. Here are a few healthy ideas:
-Kale Chips (you can buy them, or buy fresh kale and dehydrate the leaves)
-Dark Chocolate-Covered Goji Berries
-Raw Cacao (find online or at your local health food store)
-Baked seed crackers (hazelnut and sunflower seed crackers are great!)
-Lots of fresh fruit!
As you prepare your last few weeks of training, keep yourself motivated with the occasional snack or rest day to stay clear and in focus!
We’re looking forward to seeing our athletes at the Tri for the Cure on August 7th!
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