Fitter Radio: Triathlon, Endurance, Nutrition

Part 1 of a 3 part series in which Bev looks at elite performance and training intensities.  Has one particular approach to training been more successful than another? In Part 1 we discuss the spread of training intensity across your week and why it matters. Mikki talks about carbohydrate mouth rinses – can they really increase performance. Our Hot Property interview this week is with kiwi cyclist James Oram.  James is a pro rider for the Bontrager Cycling Team and has recently been selected to New Zealand's Commonwealth Games Squad. LINKS: Fudgy Protein Bites: http://iquitsugar.com/need-a-chocolate-hit-try-our-fudgy-proteinbites/  Mikki’s Fudgy bites inspired by above (makes 25-30 bites): ½ cup cacao butter, ½ cup coconut oil, ½ cup protein powder, 2 tspn stevia, pinch of Himalayan salt. Melt the cacao butter and coconut oil, blend all ingredients together. Pop in an ice cube tray and set in fridge/freezer. No-oatmeal porridge: 1 cup of riced cauliflower (whizz florets in a food processor), ⅓ cup coconut m