Sports Nutrition tip from Gaby  

Hi team, 

Thanks to everyone who came to the AGM & windup - an excellent evening was had by all! 

As you would have heard at the AGM & windup, UWATC has an exciting new training program starting on 11th June 2018 - that's next week!! Unlike previous years, Junior Development Squad and age-groupers will be training together. This will mean the age-groupers can be inspired by how speedy all the juniors are and the juniors get the benefit of seeing first-hand what will happen to them if they stop training hard!  Inspirational!!  

In order to train with UWATC, you'll need to be a member. For more information and to sign up, visit Triathlon Australia here. You have three options:
 

• Full Triathlon Australia and UWATC membership**: This is our preference - if you plan on racing for UWATC next season, sign up for full membership. This gives you many benefits including insurance while training and racing amongst others. 
   
• UWATC secondary membership**: If you are a full member of another club  but train with UWATC (details here).  
   
• Social membership**: If you don't even own a bike and you really just want to train with us and/or attend our amazing social events, sign up for social membership. Keep in mind, social membership does not include any (incl. training) insurance. 

**There are two UWA options in the Active system. When you register/renew your Triathlon Australia/UWATC membership, please select 'UWA triathlon club annual membership.'

If you are not already a UWATC member, feel free to sign up for training and come along for a month to try us out and then sign up as a member if you'd like to continue training with us. 

Coaching will be run by the one and only Grant Landers with various options available to suit almost everyone's commitment level. We have three training plan options available - see here for all the details! 

From your friendly neighbourhood triathlon committee

Running away from a cold 

Winter is here and with it, the increased chances of getting a cold . Research has shown that even though regular moderate exercise seems to help the immune system; long duration, intense exercise can compromise it .

However, carbohydrate consumption during and after exercise as well as a balanced diet that meets the needs for protein, vitamin and minerals are the most effective strategies for minimising immune suppression during exercise recovery (super nutrition to the rescue!). So go ahead and have your run but remember to have your nice and warm carb meal for recovery. 

If you want to know more or you have any questions, feel free to email me at gaby.lnb@gmail.com. You can also find the research paper here.

Happy training! 

Gabriela Villa 
Master of Health Science
B.A. Nutrition and Wellness
IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition
Intensity - Advanced Sports Nutrition   
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