Glen Is 45 Years Old and Has Maintained a Regular

question 11

Essay

Glen is 45 years old and has maintained a regular running and swimming program for many years.He is now interested in an Ironman competition,which will be held nine months from now.He has started to train vigorously and regularly,running,biking,and/or swimming several hours each day.
a)How should Glen distribute his kcaloric intake of protein,fat,and carbohydrate to maximize his performance?
b)Glen thinks if he can lose 10 pounds now,he will be able to run faster.Is this a good time to try to lose weight? Why or why not?
c)When Glen competes in the Ironman,which he thinks will take him about 12-14 hours,what should he eat and drink during the race? What would you suggest for a meal the night before?

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