Greetings all!
I'm a recreational-level Masters swimmer who's been going for nearly a year now. I swim a mere 2x a week, 1hr a workout, and generally finish less than 5KM a week. This is fine for me, swimming is a hobby for me, and it fulfills my "hobby" requirements quite nicely.
I do, however, like to have goals, and distance goals just don't cut it for me. I decided that my main goal was to compete regularly, and to fill my event card, eventually, with times from 17 or 18 different events.
I want to do my best when it comes down to swim meets and being timed, and coincidentally, I also want to improve my (currently shoddy) eating habits, so I figured I'd come to others who might know...
What kinds of foods should I be eating the week before the competition? What kinds of foods should I be avoiding?
I would assume that McDonalds and the likes is assumed - but how harmful are things like chocolate and high-sugar foods, aside from the fullness they give you and the lack of other foods you consume as a result?
If anyone has special meals they like to eat before competition, and they don't mind sharing the logic behind the meals, I'd really appreciate the info!
Jill
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I Once did a fitness swim. I swam free style , I swam four miles a day non stop. But i had a peanut butter on whole wheat sandwich. I ate this approx. One hour before I swam. I did this for the whole month of Feb. I also drank a 12 oz. of gator aid mixed half with water. But once I hit the water I did not stop to eat or drink, until I finished my swim . I can tell you I never was hungry untill I stop swimming. So all I an say is peanut butter And gator aid mixed with water.:) :cool:
I Once did a fitness swim. I swam free style , I swam four miles a day non stop. But i had a peanut butter on whole wheat sandwich. I ate this approx. One hour before I swam. I did this for the whole month of Feb. I also drank a 12 oz. of gator aid mixed half with water. But once I hit the water I did not stop to eat or drink, until I finished my swim . I can tell you I never was hungry untill I stop swimming. So all I an say is peanut butter And gator aid mixed with water.:) :cool:
