For those who love the combination of swimming, biking, and running, a triathlon can be the perfect way to challenge yourself. If you’re looking for a more hardcore triathlon experience, a half or full Ironman Triathlon might be your best bet. Ironman competitions are organized by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) and consist of a 2.4 mile swim, 112-mile bicycle ride and a 26.2-mile run (a full-length marathon).
Triathlons are a great way to combine three sports into one competition and require a great deal of physical and mental exertion. Completing any type of triathlon, whether basic or an Ironman, is an accomplishment. Here are some tips to help you reach your peak performance.
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If you’re not seeing any improvement in your performance, your diet could be to blame. Lay off the junk food completely—that means no more sugary, fatty, fried, or overly-processed foods.
Get in the habit of looking at food labels. If it’s high in fat, sugar, or salt, avoid it.
Focus on eating whole, natural foods such as fruits and vegetables, lean protein such as chicken, turkey, egg whites and fish, and complex carbs such as brown rice, whole grain bread, oatmeal and quinoa. Protein shakes area also a good choice, as long as they aren’t loaded with sugar or additives.
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Reaching your goals and achieving your peak performance is not easy. But nothing that’s worth it in life is.
Anything worth having takes work and is really hard.
It’s so much easier to sit there and watch TV while you stuff your face with potato chips.
But if you want to be the best athlete you can be, you’ve got to stick with it… even when it’s hard. So run, bike, or swim for your life. You just might surprise yourself when you find out what you’re capable of!
Remember to bring your waterproof iPod with you while pursuing your goal of peak performance. It will entertain you and simultaneously encourage you to push your limits.
If you have any thoughts or questions to add, please leave a comment in the section below.
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