Alameda Runners – Get After It!

Nutrition is extremely important for athletes.  If you fail to eat proper food while training, you’re more likely to bonk during a race.  As noted in the July edition of Triathlete, counting calories is deal for people looking to lose weight and get closer to an ideal racing weight.

If you’re going to try and count calories, be aware that it can be an extremely time consuming, complicated process.

“Counting calories is challenging for two reasons,” the Triathlete article reads.  “First, it’s a pain the butt, requiring more time and effort than most people feel it is worth.  Second, the do-it-yourself methods of calorie counting are not very accurate.”

The moral of the story:  Pay attention to what you eat, and you don’t need to count calories exactly.  The simple fact you’re paying attention to calories should help you keep better track of what you’re eating.

Ted’s views regarding eating and dieting can be found here.

More from Ted: Counting calories is tough.  The only time I really count calories is when I am out for long durations.  I like to know how much I need to replace after the workout.  A friend of mine could only find Gatorade G2 at convenience stores during a West Coast bike ride.  He kept bonking at the end of the day.  After about 3 days of this, he learned that a 24 ounce container of Gatorade has 60 calories.