Anyone do this? I mean any Ironmen champs or seasoned professionals? I'm sure I can't be the only person in the world training to get to an Ironman by veggie power. Am I? I eat a varied diet of carbs, protein, and fiber. I take a good multivitamin, (only pill I take, and I hate the fact it's a pill) "It's Always Later Than It's Ever Been."

The New York times asks, "How much truth is there to the myth that athletes should have a protein and carbohydrates mix within a certain time frame after workouts or else they risk slowing their recovery?" "Every journey has a secret destination of which the traveler is unaware." —Martin Buber

Many of us are aware of the benefits of protein - it's ability to slow release of blood sugar, enhance muscular recovery, assist with weight loss, and perhaps most importantly, make our meals more interesting and tasty!

Ilana Katz writes: A typical problem for athletes is that they lack the stored energy required for quality training. A contributor to this problem is the common misconception that protein is a good primary fuel source for strength training, muscle building, and intense exercise.