I apologize for resucitating this thread if some of you feel it was "done".
Regular days: I typically swim at about 6:30 am and have something like half a bagel or toast. Depending on my hunger level sometimes I'll throw in a mix yourself carnation instant breakfast. Afterwards, I'll have a piece of fruit (apple, banana, or raisins) and about 1/4 cup of nuts like walnuts or almonds.
MEETS: However I was hoping people would want to further explore what they eat at a swim meet. I understand why people like to use gels, etc. just before a race. However, what about full day meets? It's been forever since I've done one, so I can't remember how I used to handle these.
This weekend I am going to a 3 day meet. On a typical day, I need to eat regularly throughout the day. It keeps my whole mind and body functioning better. I'm afraid the meet is going to mess up my body's natural hunger pattern and I'll swim kind of off for the entire event.
For example, Friday night warm-ups start at 5:00 pm, positive check-in required by 5:30 pm. I expect to swim the 800 free at around 8:00 or 8:30? When do I eat dinner? Should I just eat some healthy "snacks" beforehand and then fill-up after the race?
Satuday shouldn't be as difficult since I should be done by around 1:30.
Sunday, I'll have 5 events scattered between 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. That's a long day. How do people plan their meals for a long meet like this?
I apologize for resucitating this thread if some of you feel it was "done".
Regular days: I typically swim at about 6:30 am and have something like half a bagel or toast. Depending on my hunger level sometimes I'll throw in a mix yourself carnation instant breakfast. Afterwards, I'll have a piece of fruit (apple, banana, or raisins) and about 1/4 cup of nuts like walnuts or almonds.
MEETS: However I was hoping people would want to further explore what they eat at a swim meet. I understand why people like to use gels, etc. just before a race. However, what about full day meets? It's been forever since I've done one, so I can't remember how I used to handle these.
This weekend I am going to a 3 day meet. On a typical day, I need to eat regularly throughout the day. It keeps my whole mind and body functioning better. I'm afraid the meet is going to mess up my body's natural hunger pattern and I'll swim kind of off for the entire event.
For example, Friday night warm-ups start at 5:00 pm, positive check-in required by 5:30 pm. I expect to swim the 800 free at around 8:00 or 8:30? When do I eat dinner? Should I just eat some healthy "snacks" beforehand and then fill-up after the race?
Satuday shouldn't be as difficult since I should be done by around 1:30.
Sunday, I'll have 5 events scattered between 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. That's a long day. How do people plan their meals for a long meet like this?
