HAMMER ATHLETE - PAT SMAGE feel battered and broken when we head back to work on Monday .
Since 1987 , Hammer Nutrition has been dedicated to providing the very best products they can for endurance athletes of all types . We met with Brian Frank , owner of Hammer Nutrition , to discuss the Do ’ s and Don ’ ts of properly fueling your body for race day , so you can perform at your best . Of course , we want to add the obligatory disclaimer before we get too far . It ’ s worth mentioning that this article was created in conjunction with Hammer Nutrition and the experience they ’ ve gained over the years . Before making any changes to your workout or diet / nutrition , it ’ s always recommended that you do your research and talk with your health care professional .
So let ’ s get into it . Hammer Nutrition ’ s philosophy is “ Less is Best ,” starting with the time leading up to the event and ending with recovery .
DO maintain a consistent diet in the 72 hours leading up to an event , and DON ’ T try to load up on water or salt or food or make drastic changes to which foods you ’ re eating or how much you ’ re eating .
Most of us will be travelling in the days leading up to the event , which means that we won ’ t be spending as much time on the bike or in the gym as we normally would , so the amount of calories that we ’ re burning is significantly reduced . Maintaining a steady intake of food , fluids , and electrolytes during this time allows our bodies to store as
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