Outdoor Athlete nutrition articles. http://www.outdoorathlete.com Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:06:13 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.outdoorathlete.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.outdoorathlete.com Outdoor Athlete nutrition articles. http://www.outdoorathlete.com/nutrition/nutrition-tips-for-tri-newbies.html Like summer, triathlon season is in full bloom with thousands of local athletes competing in races across the state. Special to this crowd, are the virgins of the sport, those who will be taking the triathlon plunge for the first time. If you fall into this category, welcome to the sport. And remember: while triathlon is officially defined as a three-discipline sport, it is important that you combine your swim-bike-run training with proper nutrition (the fourth leg of triathlon) to fuel your performance. Below, are nutrition essentials that will help you feel and perform your best as you prepare for race day. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.outdoorathlete.com/nutrition/race-day-nutritional-pitfalls-part-3.html Now that the racing season is upon us, many athletes are meticulously planning their schedules and deciding where the races will take them. Sometimes the events are right in our backyards and we have the luxury of sleeping in our own beds, eating breakfast at our kitchen tables and sticking close to our typical routines before heading out the door for a short drive to the race venue. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.outdoorathlete.com/nutrition/cooking-fast-for-fitness.html Everyone wants to eat healthy, but who has the time? Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:54:43 +0100 http://www.outdoorathlete.com/nutrition/aqua-feed-zone-nutrition-essentials-for-open-water-swimmers.html Whether you’d like to take on the Olympic 10K marathon swim challenge or perhaps go even farther by taking on the 34K+ swim across the English Channel, an understanding of ‘aqua’ fueling is critical to ensure a safe and successful swim. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:44:07 +0100 http://www.outdoorathlete.com/nutrition/the-truth-about-muscle-recovery.html Let's hear it from the experts. The New York Times weighs in on whether the "magical" four-to-one ratio of carbohydrates and proteins truly boosts athletic performance, or whether it is all hype. According to the specialists, true nutrition defies the "recovery product" industry. See http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/05/health/nutrition/05Best.html?ref=style Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:47:21 +0100