Whether it’s running, rucking, or cycling, proper fueling for endurance sports is crucial to feel and perform at your best. Milliseconds could be what stands between a 1st and 2nd place race finish. Sixty seconds could be what stands between someone passing or failing the final ruck to graduate from a military school. Gastrointestinal (GI) distress could be what causes someone to drop out of an event they’ve been training months for. To optimize your sports and occupational performance, keep reading for the 5Ws focused on nutrition strategies for endurance training.
If you’re reading this and feel that you have a lot of changes you’d like to make to enhance your performance, remember to start small! Small, feasible, and fun changes will be the most sustainable. Working with a Registered Dietitian can help with determining more tailored, individual recommendations and goal setting.
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