Nutrition for Iron-Distance Triathletes

Ironman® triathlons are ultra-endurance events which take competitors between 7 h 35 and 17 h to complete. These events continue to grow in popularity but while the importance of nutrition to support training and facilitate performance is acknowledged, information is often contradictory and can result in triathletes inadvertently compromising training, health and performance. The aim of this article is to give an evidence-informed overview of nutrition and provide practical advice for iron-distance triathletes and their coaches.