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Nutrition for Senior Endurance Athletes

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Smart Sugar Strategies for Senior Triathletes: Fueling for Endurance After 50
As endurance athletes over 50, we’re not fueled the same way we were decades ago. Our bodies process sugar differently with age, hormonal changes, and health conditions like AFib or liver stress. In this article, we break down how glucose and fructose affect your energy and recovery—plus how fueling strategies differ between men and women triathletes. Learn why a mix of smart carb timing, whole-food choices, and muscle-building workouts can keep your blood sugar steady, your heart rhythm strong, and your race performance sharp. Featuring a simple infographic (“What Happens to Sugar in Your Body”) and a practical fueling table, this post helps senior triathletes, duathletes, and aquathletes fine-tune their nutrition for both performance and longevity.
Electrolytes: Vital for Hydration and Performance of Senior Triathletes
Electrolytes: Vital for Hydration of Senior Triathletes – Discover why older endurance athletes can’t rely on water alone for proper hydration. This post explains how electrolytes like sodium, potassium, magnesium and chloride regulate cellular hydration, muscle and nerve function—especially for athletes over 50 who sweat during long training and races. Learn how to choose electrolyte-rich foods, when to add electrolytes to fluids, and why standard hydration advice often misses the mark for senior triathletes. Stay hydrated. Perform stronger. Race smarter.
What Masters Athletes Need To Know About Nutrition
During a Stryd “For the Love of Running” webinar, registered dietitian Sakiko Minagawa presented nutrition guidelines for endurance athletes. She identified the day-in, day-out nutrition needed for athletes, including masters triathletes, to perform at their …
Tis the Season for Fresh Tart Cherry Juice
Did you know there are situations in which puckering up can improve your athletic performance?
Six Principles of Triathlon Training for Seniors
Triathlon training must change as we age to reflect the changes in our bodies. The consequences of improper training can be career-ending. Following an approach that recognizes six principles of triathlon training for seniors age …
Lessons in Ironman Triathlon Racing – Another Senior Triathlete’s Experience
Laurent Labbe recently finished Ironman Nice, a long course triathlon that boasts swimming in the Mediterranean Sea, biking in the Alps, and running along the French Riviera in Nice’s historic waterfront. While the beautiful venue …
What I Learned About Race Fueling at the Rocky Gap Triathlon
Following the 25th Annual Rocky Gap Triathlon, I received some valuable advice about run training and fueling for triathlon from a fellow senior triathlete. I included the lesson on run training in the Rocky Gap Triathlon …