My first meet in many years is fast approaching and I would like some advice on what to eat the day of the race. More particularly: What is a good breakfast menu that provides energy and will not weigh me down? I imagine that steak and eggs with a bloody mary may be a mistake, while cereal alone may not be enough. What are good foods and drinks to take to the meet and use for lunch or snacks? How often or when do you eat at the meet (e.g., after events, no later than one hour before next event)? Also, advice on what to eat the day before would be great.
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Have some protein on the day of your meet. Nothing too heavy...like pancakes and syrup. (Lots of food and adrenalin can make you feel queasy).
Some scrambled eggs should stave off hunger pangs...and give you a longer lasting source of energy.
In between events...if you have enough time for a snack...a few bites here and there will get some glycogen back into your muscles.
I'm a big fan of Rice Krispie treats. Light on the stomach...and loaded with sugar. And yes water.
You can eat like crazy when the meet is over.
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Have some protein on the day of your meet. Nothing too heavy...like pancakes and syrup. (Lots of food and adrenalin can make you feel queasy).
Some scrambled eggs should stave off hunger pangs...and give you a longer lasting source of energy.
In between events...if you have enough time for a snack...a few bites here and there will get some glycogen back into your muscles.
I'm a big fan of Rice Krispie treats. Light on the stomach...and loaded with sugar. And yes water.
You can eat like crazy when the meet is over.
