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?
It depends on what you define as good times.
For most swimmers, a proper taper for a big meet includes almost daily water time in the weeks before the meet. Your coach is the best judge of how you should train to prepare for a big meet and it may take a couple of seasons of work with your coach to find what works best for you.
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?
Not really - that's best left to the professionals, but the article had some good tips towards the bottom.
I guess that from a lay perspective, the last meal before fasting each day should contain 'slow release' energy sources - wholegrain, proteins, nuts etc. As for supplements, I'd certainly consider vitamins, but other than that couldn't really advise.
