Diet for Sprinter

Unlike endurance running, which favors athletes with lean frames, sprinting favors athletes who exert a short burst of power using fast-twitch muscles. The fibers in these muscles use primarily carbohydrates for energy and exhaust rapidly. Sprint training also damages fast-twitch muscle fibers, causing them to grow larger and stronger. As a sprinter, you need to obtain enough carbohydrates and fat in your diet to maintain your energy level and enough protein to meet the increased demands of training.