Hi SwimFans!
I'm having a bit of a problem with 'bonking' the crash after swimming a 5k workout or more. I'm a morning swimmer and have never swam on a full tummy, I also get up just barely with enough time to make it to the pool when it opens at 6. While working out I sip homemade Faker-aide and snarf down a protein bar and a banana afterwards with a cup of coffee (this is breakfast). I try to eat a carb rich dinner the night before, but I don't really think this helps.
I budget $10.00/day for food so nutrition needs to be cheap.
Suggestions? Recipes?
You might also consider a protein/power shake in the morning before you swim.
I'd be wary to recommend any protein powders or shakes as they can elevate creatine levels. Just from 1 shake a day, 5 days a week, my levels were high enough that my doctor told me to stop.
I'd much more suggest some natural ways of getting protein, such as milk or yogurt, which is what I do.
You might also consider a protein/power shake in the morning before you swim.
I'd be wary to recommend any protein powders or shakes as they can elevate creatine levels. Just from 1 shake a day, 5 days a week, my levels were high enough that my doctor told me to stop.
I'd much more suggest some natural ways of getting protein, such as milk or yogurt, which is what I do.
