Diet Recommendations for Endurance Training

[Guest guest]

I remember reading that upper respiratory infections (URI) are pretty

common in endurance athletes. Triathletes, after all, do get run down.

What advice do Supertraining members have for endurance athletes who

have URI issues?

I'm a novice in this area - but I've just finished reading two books

on nutrition for athletes and they may be helpful.

The book " The Paleo Diet for Athletes " by Loren Cordain and Joe Friel

has a section on diet for endurance training, including what to eat

before, during, and after a race.

Also " Nutrient Timing " by Ivy and Portman discusses

similar topics.

I think both books point to research showing that URI is reduced when

recovery is aided by careful nutrient timing.... but skimming the

books I can't find the research references just now.

jim lorenz

los altos, ca, usa