Diet & Nutrition while training to climb

[rockandroll]

I'm training to climb some of the cascade peaks this summer. I'm very aware of the strength & conditioning one must endure, but not very sure of the diet and nutrition while training. Any ideas?

[Hendershot]

Your caloric output should meet or exceed your input. The quickest way to cut calories is to eliminate soda pop, yes even the one calorie "diet" pop. Just because it has one calorie doesn't mean it's not loaded with other crap you don't need.

[Reid]

what about beer?

[Reid]

If you're training relatively hard you'll not want to skimp on your diet. That isn't to say that you shouldn't be working on a calorie deficit (assuming dropping some pounds is your goal). It's just that if you try to cut out too many calories you'll find yourself worn down and unable to train as hard as you're capable of.

 

Shoot for 40-50% of calories from carbs (keep away from sugar as much as possible) and the remainder split between fat and protein. Eat around 5 meals a day not 3. When you are on a training hike, bike, stair stepping session, or whatever, eat a bit of carbs (100 or so calories) and a few swallows of water every hour to keep from crashing. This applies to your climbs this summer too. Drink lots of water all the time. It helps you recover from your workouts faster too.

 

Use commmon sense for the most part. i.e. don't eat 40% of your calories in cocoa puffs and the rest in bacon. Whole grains, fruits, veggies, beans, lean meats...

[DavidHiers]

Don't forget the recovery meal after training. Increase your retained sugar with the carbs, and rebuild the dogs with protein.

 

This web site might be of interest...

 

http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/dhpw/Wellness/PPNC/PM_MOD6.pdf

[Weekend_Climberz]

Pick up the Paleo Diet for Athletes. It's Dr Doom approved :tup:

[i_like_sun]

Nothing but raw, bloody meat seems to work best for most high-caliber athletes.

[dougd]

Go as long as you can without food and water when training. Eat well in town but don't overdo it. Run hills until you're close to vomiting but don't actually vomit, it's bad for you.

 

Fruit, veggies, carbs, and beer. Listen to your body.

 

Moderation in all things. discipline.

 

No shit. It works.

[John Frieh]

Part 1

 

I suspect Rob will post part 2 tomorrow or this week.