Posted: Wednesday, 19 March 2008

Like spring, triathlon season is in full bloom with nearly a quarter million athletes coming out of winter hibernation to gear up for a series of races in 2008. Special to this crowd, are the virgins of the sport, those who will be taking the triathlon plunge for the first time. If you fall into this category, welcome to the sport. And remember: while triathlon is officially defined as a three-discipline sport, it is important that you combine your swim-bike-run training with proper nutrition (the fourth leg of triathlon) to fuel your performance. Below, are nutrition essentials that will help you feel and perform your best as you prepare for race day.