AH:  How has your outlook on life changed over the past few years since you’ve become involved in the multisport lifestyle? 

Brooke Davison

BD:  I appreciate every moment. I care more about what I put in my body. I care more about getting sleep. I am more conscious of my health and its direct impact on my children and their health. I am inspired by every other triathlete and feel so fortunate to have literally fallen into this amazing sport.

AH:  Could you give us a few insights into some of your nutritional strategies—your favorite pre-race meal or what you eat on race morning, for example?

BD:  I eat well. I don’t count calories, yet I also pay close attention to what I put in my body. I strive for a balanced diet that not only keeps me fueled and energized, yet also aids in my recovery and preparation for the next training session.

I eat a good breakfast, a solid lunch, a decent dinner and snack on fruits and nuts all day. I do have to maintain my race weight so I can train optimally.

A challenge of mine is that I am usually hungry throughout the day. Rarely do I feel satisfied. I typically eat a Forze GPS bar mid-morning and sometimes again in the mid-afternoon. These bars leave me feeling full and get me through the times of day when I might otherwise reach for empty calories which do nothing for me and just add weight.

My favorite pre-race meal is a simple bowl of oatmeal, yogurt, some sort of berry, and usually some nut butter. I also throw in a banana.

AH:  You will be competing in the Boulder Peak Triathlon again this year.  Last year, you were the first amateur and third overall at the race.  How will you approach the race differently this year given all the experience you’ve gained over the past year?

BD:  I love this race. It was my first triathlon ever in 2007 and thus it will always have a special place in my heart. This year, I will approach this race fairly methodically.

The pro field starts a bit later than the amateurs and it is typically a very hot Boulder day, so I will be sure to stay hydrated and prepared for the hot run. I plan on breaking up the race into manageable pieces—the swim, the approach to and over Old Stage, the rollers on 63rd, and the run is three loops. It should be great fun, competitive and HOT! 

The only difference in my approach this year given my experience will be managing my own expectations of myself. I have a lot of internal pressure that I need to manage. Yet as long as I continue to have fun, I have nothing to lose.

Of course, I can’t wait to be in the race and toe the line with some of the finest triathletes in the sport. That in itself is a true honor and one of the great joys of racing at the pro level.

AH:  Thanks for talking with us, Brooke.  Good luck at Boulder Peak and with the rest of your season!  We’ll keep following your results here at Colorado Triathlete.

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