Sep
2012
Ironman Eats: WIAW #35
It’s September.
Jared’s Ironman race is in November.
This means that his training is getting intense. Intense like he’s riding a bike for 6 hours every Saturday and running 14 miles on Sunday. Intense like he wakes up at 5:30am to workout on weekdays and then does another workout as soon as he leaves work. Intense like he says he can’t remember the last time his body didn’t constantly hurt. And intense like he eats a lot.
I thought it would be fun to switch up WIAWand show you what he eats on a typical day during peak training.
Health Bloggers beware….this post isn’t meant to be a model of perfect training fuel (it doesn’t have that many veggies…he hates veggies….but he tries to get them in creatively) and on a typical day, there’s usually much less pasta and white carbs (and more lean meat and whole grains)….BUT, it’s still a good window into the tummy of an Ironman.
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A Hungry Ironman Day
6am- Wake up and do Tuesday morning exercises– 60 minutes of stretching and ab exercises.
7:30am- Breakfast
Two peices of sourdough toast with butter, two eggs, half a whole wheat bagel, and catalope.
Washed down with some veggie/fruit antioxident poweder (that actually tastes good!):
8:45am: 20 minute bike ride to work.
10:30am: Mid-morning snack
Granola bar and crackers & cheese
1pm: Lunch. Mac & Cheese with spinach (yes, I swear there’s spinach in there) and pulled pork.
Dessert: Frozen yogurt
Cheesecake & chocolate w recess peanut butter cups, Oreos, caramel
4pm: Afternoon snack…a smoothie made at work
5:30pm- 20 minute bike ride home from work.
Quickly change clothes.
Grab a handful of cashews
Bike ride 20 minutes to Track Practice.
6:30-8pm: Intense coached track practice…..lots of hills
Eaten during practice:
8:30/8:45pm. Home. Starving for dinner.
10pm:Collapsed on the couch watching tv.
Evening snack- Almond milk mixed with an Amazing Grass.
11:30pm Bedtime……need a good night’s sleep before 6am swim practice on Wednesday.
The end.
Oh and here’s his new Ironman suit
JUST KIDDING! Can you even imagine? I think they’re selling these for realz though. LOL.
SOOOOOO…..
Sometimes I think I eat more than Jared does….so I kinda liked seeing his full day of eats.
– Are you training for anything?
– What’s your favorite pre-workout snack?
– What’s your guess on how many calories an Ironman typically burns at a race (I’ll tell you tomorrow)?
– Does your bf/husband/best guy-friend have different food preferences than you do? (aka doesn’t like veggies, etc)
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Sara @my less seriou slife
September 12, 2012 at 4:01 am (253 days ago)seeing what bloggers’ boys eat is particularly fascinating to me! i should make my boyfriend carry around a camera one of these days – although in all honestly i probably eat more than he does because he doesn’t work out that much. now, your man – with all his training – needs lots of fuel. despite the lack of veggies it is pretty balanced, though. i mean…for a guy.
Alex @ therunwithin
September 12, 2012 at 8:01 am (252 days ago)I can’t even imagine the amount of fueling needed for training for an ironman. He seems like he has it down though. That suit is hilarious, thank goodness he doesn’t wear it! Uncomfortable to say the least.
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance
September 12, 2012 at 8:19 am (252 days ago)Ha! The Ironman suit cracked me up! I’m not currently training for anything in particular. I’m coming back from an overuse injury. But I’m beginning to feel much stronger and healthier, so I feel like I’m training to bring myself back! Lots of strength training (focusing on muscle balance) and stretching.
And thanks for stopping by my blog! I look forward to reading more of yours!
inherchucks
September 12, 2012 at 8:24 am (252 days ago)I am going to have to look into that powder. Sounds like a great way to get your antioxidants!
Thanks for sharing. Happy WIAW
milkandspoon
September 12, 2012 at 8:28 am (252 days ago)i bet a lot of food is needed to sustain that amount of training! a nice change to WIAW to see what an ironman athlete eats
Claire @ Let's Go On A Living Spree
September 12, 2012 at 10:51 am (252 days ago)Cool post! When I was training for my first half ironman I ate a TON. Way more than when I run marathons.
I have a quick question: I really like reading about your bf’s training but why don’t YOU do an ironman. YOU COULD DO IT! Then he would support you
Rebecca
September 12, 2012 at 12:23 pm (252 days ago)Haha, he’s trying to convince me! I’ve thought about it but a) I don’t have the gear and b) often when i’m watching the race….it makes me really happy I’m not the one out there, they all look miserable. maybe one day though….
Claire @ Let's Go On A Living Spree
September 13, 2012 at 10:02 am (251 days ago)haha, that makes sense
just sounds like you have a great coach on your hands!!!
Apples and Arteries
September 12, 2012 at 11:43 am (252 days ago)Very funny swim suit…
My b-f has a sweet tooth and is a snacker – I try to eat more balanced meals but he often just grazes throughout the day.
AnnaTheApple
September 12, 2012 at 12:50 pm (252 days ago)I love this post! Such a good idea. Man he eats a lot! Well I guess he has to. But I think I’d get bored of eating haha. Very intense training as well. Interesting stuff!
Rebecca
September 12, 2012 at 4:15 pm (252 days ago)He does get bored of eating! Haha, i wish i had that prob
moderngirlnutrition
September 12, 2012 at 4:54 pm (252 days ago)Such a great post! It’s always so interesting to see how athletes get their fuel! Ha, you scared me with the “new suit”
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie
September 13, 2012 at 6:37 am (251 days ago)I have never seen that oats and dark chocolate granola bar. I need it! Luckily, my fiancee will eat whatever I put in front of him, so I decide what we eat
MassachusEATS
September 13, 2012 at 12:14 pm (251 days ago)The ravioli sounds really good – I’ll be on the lookout for em. Yummy eats today
loramarie03
September 13, 2012 at 12:55 pm (251 days ago)Reminds me of what my fiance’s diet looked like on a daily basis when he competed in college gymnastics! Now I definitely eat more than him
jessielovestorun
September 14, 2012 at 4:52 am (251 days ago)love that you switched out your meals for his.. so cute