Australian Triathlete — December 2017

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NutritioN

Training TOOLBOX

your big cereal serve in those tiny motel
bowls? If travelling alone, I would always
take a knife, fork, spoon and plastic bowl.
While, sure, most motels will have this
option, it just means you can eat
anywhere, at any time (even outside T2
at Sydney domestic).
While some athletes have a much
more casual approach to travelling, I find
that most prefer to have a basic plan.
Having a basic plan will mean that you
can maximise rest time and/or some
sightseeing before your big event. If you
are travelling with others, it is always
worth talking about your preference for
planning to ensure you are all on the same
page. There is nothing worse than cracking
a wobbly with your travelling buddy at
6pm on race eve because they have taken
over the kitchen for an hour and are
cooking a meal incompatible with any of
your pre-race options.
At the end of the day, adequate
nutrition for travelling comes down to
common sense, logistics and catering
(and planning, planning and more
planning). Hopefully, this article has
jogged your memory to think about
how you can best plan for your next tri
travel adventure.

PeTeR heRZIG

Centred Nutrition was founded by Peter Herzig (APD). Peter is a qualified

Dietitian and Accredited Sports Dietitian who also has a degree in Exercise

Science. Peter set up Centred Nutrition in Brisbane and the Sunshine

Coast to focus on a client centred approach; as there is no one solution in

nutrition that will work for everyone.

Pete’s top nutrition tips for the

travelling triathlete:

•    Check and re-check all your race nutrition (plus backups)

before travelling

•    Use your hand luggage allowance to avoid excess

baggage charges

•    Plan your meal stops and think about airport choices

•    Bring your favourite foods with you if possible/necessary

•    Know what cooking facilities you have

•    Plan to take some utensils/basics if not readily available

•    Know where your closest supermarket/sports nutrition shop is

•    Plan your meals, make a shopping list and buy what you need

•    Have fun, and I wish you all the best with your travel and

upcoming races