Originally posted by jerrycat
In high school my coach told me no milk one week before a race--i followed the advice, but not sure what purpose it served.
What I was told (also in high school) was that the lactate in milk would have a similar effect as lactic acid (buildup in the muscles during exercise). So milk is good when you are conditioning, but not so good close to competition. (That was the theory...)
Dunno... the buffers in milk help soothe my stomach. Especially after a meet when I have swallowed lots of air (and not much food).
Former Member
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for one thing, you don't want to eat anything that will make your stomach upset...so stay away from those foods that have the potential.
What always helps me stay up and energized is eating a whole carb, with a vegetable and a protein.
For example: bowl of whole wheat pasta with olive oil drizzled on it
chicken breat sauteed, not fried
vegetables--broccali, squash, whatever...steamed or sauteed
If you can avoid sugars, and refined carbs you'll be more energized and you'll crank through your races. The morning of, whole oatmeal (like a 1/2 cup), along with a couple of eggs will keep you charged for a long time. In the oatmeal--don't add sugar, and make sure it's whole oatmeal, not quickie oats, or any of that other junk with sugary flavors in it.
In high school my coach told me no milk one week before a race--i followed the advice, but not sure what purpose it served.
Go get 'em!
Former Member
make sure you eat at least 3 bananas ,2 day before,one on the day...stops cramps(charlie horse),dont eat 2 hrs before or youll get burps..drink lots of....yep...water.
