I want to use this posting to wish to the Slimmer this Summer Canada -Gillam team the best Canada Day. Weather was with us to let us know that although the breeze is cold, it is still the best time to go play outdoors! Sebastien and I participated in a triathlon today in town which was very nice. It brings me to the subject of what to eat before and after a very strenuous training.
There are two critical meals before an intense or long activity or race, the one that you have the day before because that meal will have time to completely digest and store very needed glycogen for your muscles. Therefore the meal the day before should be high in complex carbohydrates, which will give you the energy you need on the day of the race: whole grains cooked in recipies with beans or lentils is a great match. You also want to make sure that on the day of the race you have a meal with carbs at least two to three hours before the start to have time to digest. You may keep an energy bars for during the race if it is a long one, but juices high in sugars absord much more quiclky during a race, and those filled with electolytes are also a good choice to make sure you don't dehydrate your body. After the race, you want to replenish you energy, vitamins and minerals, and eat sugars (fruits) and proteins to rebuild.
On that note, I really hope to see all of you participate next year! )
Take Care,
MM
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