Triathlon Vegavero Vegan Athletes Christian Wenzel

For endurance athletes like triathletes, proper nutrition plays a crucial role, as performance depends on more than just training. Triathlon puts a lot of strain on the body, and it needs sufficient calories and nutrients both before and after long-term endurance exercise to cope with the high stress levels.

In the latest podcast episode of Vegan Athletes with Christian Wenzel, Alexander, one of our founders, talks about his experiences at the 2019 Ironman Triathlon in Frankfurt and how he prepared for it in terms of nutrition.

Topics:

  • Running and cycling in high temperatures
  • Nutrition before, during and after
  • Supplements for competitive athletes
  • Training