As a practicing Muslim, in the month of Ramadaan, I'm required to fast. Meaning no food or water from dawn to sundown. I'm wondering if because of this I might as well abandon all hope of doing anything in the career of Swimming. I do plan on doing CrossFit to stay in shape, but nothing can replace quality swimming.
So do I really have no chance of making it anywhere, such as the Olympic because of this? Or is there still some bleak of hope?
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I don't think fasting for Ramadan is going to affect your chances of making the Olympics in swimming. Altering your training and/or your training schedule for 28 days isn't that big of a deal. Unfortunately Ramadan falls this year during many of the major summer meets. If you want to compete this summer maybe you should look for an early or late meet.
Here's a story for you:
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umm sorry for the bump, but I'm considering going to the Junior Olympics again this year, and do you guys think if I stop swimming for two weeks, but am keeping my body in shape, and right before JO I spend 1week practicing, I'll be able to get sme good times?
I don't think fasting for Ramadan is going to affect your chances of making the Olympics in swimming. Altering your training and/or your training schedule for 28 days isn't that big of a deal. Unfortunately Ramadan falls this year during many of the major summer meets. If you want to compete this summer maybe you should look for an early or late meet.
Here's a story for you:
usatoday30.usatoday.com/.../1
umm sorry for the bump, but I'm considering going to the Junior Olympics again this year, and do you guys think if I stop swimming for two weeks, but am keeping my body in shape, and right before JO I spend 1week practicing, I'll be able to get sme good times?
