hi there, im a UK masters swimmer and was wondering how you guys prepare for a meet in terms of nutrition? do any of you carb load? Im curious as to whether it is worthwhile in the week of a competition. I normally load up about 2 days before my meet.
Any insight regarding nutrition etc from across the pond would be greatly appreciated :)
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When we went to Camp Akomac and Camp Chicopee, They used to be sure that every day was a balanced meal of Carbs, Protein and Fat. It seemed to me they did overload a little on carbs.
But when I think abought it now is there much differance on training days and pre-race days.
It seems to me that Protein and Fats were in equal parts and a bit more of the Carbs.
Protein 30 percent, Fat 30 percent, Carbs 40 percent.
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When we went to Camp Akomac and Camp Chicopee, They used to be sure that every day was a balanced meal of Carbs, Protein and Fat. It seemed to me they did overload a little on carbs.
But when I think abought it now is there much differance on training days and pre-race days.
It seems to me that Protein and Fats were in equal parts and a bit more of the Carbs.
Protein 30 percent, Fat 30 percent, Carbs 40 percent.
