220 Triathlon

Fuel for success

Nutrition is the fourth discipline of Ironman racing. The key lies in preparation and knowing that everything in moderation is alright, says top pro racer and oncologist Lucy Gossage

You balance your job as a doctor with elite-level racing. How do you avoid living on cafeteria chips and the vending machine?

When I’m training hard around my

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