What Training for an Ironman Taught Me About Food — Fit Kitchen

Spend eight months training for a race where you swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles, and top it off with running 26.2 miles, and I guarantee you'll learn a lot more about yourself than you expect. I sure did.

What I didn't quite expect is the way that training for an Ironman reshaped the way I thought about food. It also gave me some of the best kitchen lessons I've ever had. Turns out, participating in a 140.6-mile race is one of the best ways to perfect meal planning, figure out what kitchen tools are essential, and decide how to stock a pantry for success. This is what I learned on my Ironman journey.

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