Eat, drink and train like a triathlon champion
Congratulations to Alistair Brownlee from all of us here at Yorkshire Water on your fantastic Olympic triumph.
Alistair Brownlee, the 2009 and 2011 ITU Triathlon World Champion and now 2012 Olympic Gold Medallist is Yorkshire born and bred and we were all on the edge of our seats as Alistair battled hard for the Olympic title, together with his brother Jonathon.
It takes a special kind of person to become an Olympic Champion but for any aspiring athletes out there, there are certain things you can do to give you a greater chance of success. Follow Alistair's nutritional and training tips below and see if they can help you improve your performance:
Alistair's nutritional tips
Variety
- Eat as many different varieties of healthy food as possible. Each food has slightly different qualities so you have all essential nutrients covered. That doesn't mean eat as much as you like though!
Balance
- Consuming the right balance of proteins, carbohydrates and vegetables is also essential to let your body function at its best. Veggies are not my strong point and something I need to keep working on!
Moderation
- This still does apply to me because I can't over eat but it is also a significant point in terms of fats and alcohol.
Timing
- I start my training early in the morning and have already had something to eat to get my metabolism working. Avoid eating too late and going to bed straight afterwards, ie. Eat earlier!
Hydration
- I drink a lot of Gatorade during and after my training in order to replace essential minerals lost during exercise, but I also don't shy away from a glass of Yorkshire Water in order to keep me in good health!
Alistair's training tips
Alistair's typical training week includes:
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Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
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60 min run
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90 min swim
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90 min swim
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90 min swim
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90 min swim
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60 min run
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3+ hour cycle
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Gym work
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30 min run
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60 min run
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60 min run
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Gym work
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2 hour cycle
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90 min run
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60 min swim
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60 min cycle
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3 hour cycle
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90 min cycle
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45 min run
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120 min cycle
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Run (track)
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60 min cycle
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