Triathlon Training: Hydration, Sodium, and Calories
Racing in the triathlon requires a thiathele to be prepared both physically and mentally so he should be in the best possible shape. There are three considerations he needs to look into when training for the triathlon including hydration, sodium, and his calorie intake. You can experiment with these three key factors during your training for you to develop a race plan that will enable you to perform at your peak performance.
You need to take enough liquid to be able to sustain your weight and last you throughout the race. It is quite simple to find out how much liquid you actually need. Before you head out of your house, you need to find out how much you weight. During the training, you also need to keep track of the time frame of each workout and how much liquid you take during these sessions. After your training session, you need to weigh yourself again. If your finishing weight is around a pound or two lighter than your starting weight, then you took enough liquid. Otherwise, you need to take more liquid on your next workout.
Another consideration you need to be aware of is whether to take sodium or not. There are cases wherein taking sodium to supplement your energy intake is recommended to help you achieve optimum level during the race.
On the other hand, you should also keep tract of the amount of calories you intake. The amount of calories you need is dependent on a lot of factors including the consistency of your workout, the kind of food you eat, and whether you are rested or not. It is suggested that you start with the average amount of food, around 500 calories as your body can absorb every hour. After that, you can either eat more or less this amount depending on what works for you.
