Tucson Training Camp

It’s great to be heading back to Tucson this year to get some training in outside, especially after the winter we’ve had. On the agenda is 7 days of biking, swimming and some running. This is a great opportunity to build some endurance quickly and boost fitness so I’m ready to train hard for then next few months. Stay tuned for updates this week about the training and the nutrition required to support this type of multi day training environment.

Air travel can make it hard to eat right but a little planning goes a long way as well as looking for sensible choices at airports.

Tips for travel!
Hydrate: pre hydrate with water and continue to drink water in flight. Avoid too much caffeine and alcohol.

Eat before you leave: have a good meal before you leave to the airport. If it’s a short flight less than 4-5 hours total you might not need anything to eat before our destination.

Pack snacks: while not allowed for international flights raw nuts make a great snack. Or look for them once you’ve cleared security.

Between flights: longer flights make it essential to eat so if the airport is larger you’ll have lots of options. I found a heathy make your own salad bar in Chicago that made for a hearty snack ( chickpeas, beets, seeds and greens). Hold the dressing if you don’t know what’s in it as there could be excess sodium which can cause water retention. Or look for items like hard boiled eggs and cut veggies to keep you nourished.