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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Several years ago I mentored a young Muslim track athlete. He faced this dilemma and decided to fast. He didn't prepare well for it and, despite our conversations, tried to train fully and ended up in hospital on a drip.
We discussed doing a modified fast, which would at least be a structured commitment, but he wasn't keen on that.
I've found some tips that seem sensible:
www.adriansprints.com/.../effect-of-ramadan-fasting-on-athletes.html
Most important - use the hours that you can eat and drink to keep well hydrated and stock up on nutrients (obvious, but the challenge is that it is overnight)...
Rob
ok, I'll be drinking lots of water and continue doing crossfit workouts, I might add in some supplements, any advice?
Several years ago I mentored a young Muslim track athlete. He faced this dilemma and decided to fast. He didn't prepare well for it and, despite our conversations, tried to train fully and ended up in hospital on a drip.
We discussed doing a modified fast, which would at least be a structured commitment, but he wasn't keen on that.
I've found some tips that seem sensible:
www.adriansprints.com/.../effect-of-ramadan-fasting-on-athletes.html
Most important - use the hours that you can eat and drink to keep well hydrated and stock up on nutrients (obvious, but the challenge is that it is overnight)...
Rob
ok, I'll be drinking lots of water and continue doing crossfit workouts, I might add in some supplements, any advice?
