Thanks to all who responded to my post about distance swimmer vs. sprinter. Now, I have another question:
What types of foods/drinks do you eat DURING a long meet -- to recover from one event and prepare for the next? I know this is highly individual, but would like to hear what works for some of you. Thanks.
It depends on the time of the day when the meet begins. If the start is early morning say 8 am, then I eat some toast, and maybe a small bowl of cereal.
If the meet starts at 1pm, then I will eat a sandwich and maybe a few chips or some friut.
I try not to deviate from my normal routine of eating breakfast, lunch or dinner. Any change in a schedule may effect how you swim, regardless of what you ate.
What has worked for me over the years is before you get to the meet, drink large amounts of WATER. This has been key. Make sure you hydrate yourself. Gatorade is good for recovery after you swim, but in small amounts.
If your muscles are hydrated, they will last much longer.
Happy swimming!
It depends on the time of the day when the meet begins. If the start is early morning say 8 am, then I eat some toast, and maybe a small bowl of cereal.
If the meet starts at 1pm, then I will eat a sandwich and maybe a few chips or some friut.
I try not to deviate from my normal routine of eating breakfast, lunch or dinner. Any change in a schedule may effect how you swim, regardless of what you ate.
What has worked for me over the years is before you get to the meet, drink large amounts of WATER. This has been key. Make sure you hydrate yourself. Gatorade is good for recovery after you swim, but in small amounts.
If your muscles are hydrated, they will last much longer.
Happy swimming!
