The D10is an intense competition that pushes its athletic contestants to their ultimate physical limits.A favorite among the Wall Street crowd, the five-city competitionis comprised ofa 400-meter run, football throw, pull-ups, 40-yard dash, dips, 500-meter row, vertical jump, 20-yard shuttle, bench press, and 800-meter run. It's all for a good cause, raising money to support pediatric cancer research.We recently caught up with some of the the New York City contestants during a 6 a.m. training session at Tone House's Upper East Side location. They shared what they'reeating during training season to keep in tip-top condition.SEE ALSO:We shadowed a bunch of Wall Streeters during an early-morning training session for the most intense competition out there ' here's what it was likeChris Howell, analyst at BarclaysBecause of how early the workouts are (some start at 5 a.m.), Howell doesn't always eat beforehand. "I either train fasted, or eat something light, like applesauce, to get the wheels turning," he told Business Insider.After the workout, Howell's appetite calls for a more complete meal. "I eat three to foureggs with multigrain toast and a recovery drink, such as a protein shake," he said.Throughout his training, Howell's overall diet is high in fat and protein, and he includes a moderate amount of complex carbohydrates.Samantha Santaniello, data sourcing and strategy at Point72 Asset ManagementDuring training season, Santaniello follows what she calls the "P-F-C rule.""[I eat a] protein-fat-carb at each meal and snack," she said. "Before a workout, I usually like to fuel up on a handful of nuts and a piece of fruit, or an RXBar apple cinnamon is my favorite."Post-workout, her meal includes half of a sweet potato and a plant-based protein shakewith almond milk and half of a banana or frozen acai berries.Nick Fincher, vice president at PIMCOFor Fincher, a protein shake is always in order, both before and after a workout session."For me, having a protein shake an hour before the session does the trick," he said. His smoothies consist of whey protein, bananas, blueberries, chia seeds, and coconut milk. After a session: "I follow up it with a large breakfast when possible." His go-to is a ham and veggie omelet made with three eggs and a side of fruit.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
Click here to read full news..
