Well, the report from the endurance front was grim (still 60 hours to go) but positive this morning. Seems there was some trouble transitioning from T1 (bed) into the car leg of the rat race so the arrival at T2 (the parking lot of the restaurant) was a bit rushed with hair flying every which way and phone cord dangling from her neck as she succesfully multitasked with a phone call from the car to one of those loved ones referred to in the previous post. And you thought it was hard to get out of your wetsuit while running to T1!!
We won't hear a report on how the second leg (lunch shift) of the day went until around midnight tonight when the third leg (dinner shift) is finally finished so you'll have to wait on the edge of your seat until then. The bigger issue is the nutrition/calorie intake in between legs two and three (actually this is seeming more like a stage race...) You see, the 12 lbs. of weight loss stems from the fact that T3, which is supposed to be lunch, is staffed by a bunch of pizza eating, junk food guzzling, non-sporty types who insist on making fast food FAST. There's just no time as our endurance athlete runs by the table to get enough healthy calories in.
Here's where TriZilla needs your help. We need suggestions of High Calorie, HEALTHY foods that can be downed in the blink of an eye to sustain activities like running up and down stairs with large trays of food for 14 hours at a time (no joke - 10am to 12 am). One suggestion is loaded baked potatoes but while eating them fast seems doable, making them fast is another issue. And they don't taste all that good when re-heated or eaten cold... There's also a vote for "Ultra Fuel" bottled energy drink. Packed with 400 calories/bottle, this sounds like a winner. We need to hit at LEAST 2000 calories/day...the 1200 average of late is just not cutting it. All suggestions greatly appreciated.
Until later, Ghostwriter OUT!
4 comments:
Trying to think of stuff you can buy prepackaged in the store rather than stuff you have to cook. Sounds like time is very short.
What about trail mix granola bars with a yogurt smoothie to drink?
Peanuts or almonds are good options. They are high in calories but a few handfuls give you a lot of calories and good fats in a little time.
Does a local grocery store make wraps? Have them make a thin wrap with lean meats, whole wheat tortilla, and veggies sliced into 5-6 bite sized pieces. Put the pieces in a ziploc bag so you can eat a piece at a time if need be.
Good luck!
Does PB + Bagel work? Two flaxeseed bagels + PB packs 1000 calories....i will cut them up so i can take a mouth ful at a time and eat with ease.
Ooh! Cliff's idea is great. Also, smoothies, whip them up before work and take them with you. If you put flaxseed in them and protein powder, it should be a complete meal that can be gulped down.
Bananas, too, so you get some fruit and vitamins. They are filling and add some calories. Bring a few every day, and grab a half whenever you get 30 seconds.
Hummus is also easy, pre-made, and packable. Spread some on a mini pita and gobble it down, or just dip.
Hang in there!
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