The Road to Kona: Fueling Tips from Pro Triathlete Jodie Robertson, Sponsored Klean Team Athlete
My name is Jodie Robertson, and I am a pro triathlete and music teacher. I started racing triathlons three and a half years ago, and for the past two years I have been working with Klean to help provide me with an overall healthy foundation upon which I can build some solid fitness. I am racing at the IRONMAN® World Championships of October 13th and would like to share with you some of my go-to recovery techniques for simultaneously training and working to ensure I am 100% ready to roll, week after week.
Sleep
This definitely hits the top of my list, and is often the hardest to manage when working full-time and training a lot, but for me it must be the priority. I typically shoot for eight to 10 hours of sleep each night. If this means shortening a workout or skipping a morning swim because I had to stay at work late, so be it. The best way I can manage to get a solid eight to 10 hours every night is by planning ahead and communicating with my coach so that my training and work schedule work together. I am not a big napper – my schedule can’t really accommodate it – but if that is your thing, definitely do it!
Recovery Drink
I make sure to always take a recovery drink with me to EVERY workout, whether it is long, short, intense or recovery. I have it directly after my workout, usually within 10 minutes. I use 1 scoop of Klean Recovery™, 3/4 scoop of Klean Isolate™ unflavored, and 5 g of glutamine. Personally, I need a slightly higher ration of carbs to protein; therefore, I add the Klean Isolate to the Klean Recovery to get closer to a 3:1 ratio. Depending upon the duration and intensity of the workout, I may use up to 2 scoops of Klean Recovery and 1.5 scoops of Klean Isolate.
Fish Oil
Fish Oil can support the G.I. system. I take 3 Klean Omega™ (fish oil) softgels every day, and double my ration for the three days following a race to help with recovery.‡
Epsom Salt Baths
I have been totally loving these over the past few months. I take a warm Epsom salt bath directly after training three to four times a week. I feel it has helped my muscles to relax, recover and release some of the toxins quicker. I put 2 cups of Epsom salt into a warm bath for 15 minutes.
Eat Real Food
Since I drink a ridiculously large quantity of sport drink and gels while training, it is my number one priority to eat real food when I am not training. I eat tons of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, eggs and meat. In order to ensure I am covering all my nutrient bases, I also take two Klean Multivitamin™ supplements every day to top off anything missing. All that being said, sometimes after a big training day, I have my recovery drink but my stomach still might not be ready for real food, so I make a smoothie or smoothie bowl. Check out my favorite recipe below.‡
Smoothie Bowl Recipe
I kind of hate to measure (good thing I don’t bake!), so my suggestion would be to just eyeball it and add more frozen stuff if you want a thicker shake (eat with a spoon) and add more liquid if you want it thinner (drink with a straw). I mix it up depending upon my mood.
INGREDIENTS
- Water to desired thickness
- 1 over flowing scoop of Klean Isolate™ (unflavored)
- 1 T (or spoonful) of raw cocoa powder
- 1 T (or spoonful) of almond butter
- 3 handfuls of spinach
- Frozen blueberries
- Frozen banana
- Frozen cherries (sometimes I add these sometimes not)
DIRECTIONS
- Blend it all together for a yummy bowl of ice cream (sort of) or a smoothie! If eating in a bowl, I love to sprinkle pumpkin seeds and walnuts on top.
I could definitely keep going with more recovery tips, but I think those are some good ones to start off with. I hope you can find some of these tips useful during your busy life balancing work and training.
Dream Big and Make it Happen,
Jodie Robertson
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