https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/7000/question-about-pre-practice-meet-eatingSo i have swim practice every morning before i start school at 5am,..i usually just wake up, get my G2 out freezer and head to swim practice..Well i stopped drinking G2 and just drink water during practice because the G2 gives my stomach issues and whenen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/104155?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:56:26 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:8f476784-60aa-4d46-85c9-d9f5891695ffFormer MemberReal food is my preference. Most Gels energy bars are full of carbs. Give me a little protein, carbs and fat. A poached egg, one whole wheat toast, one slice of bacon and butter on the toast. My before swim intake is bacon, eggs and spuds. Before a marathon race the quantity used to be large.Now I have smaller servings.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/104135?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:05:14 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:ec6b20a2-e155-40b2-8171-b15c323c2610tjrpattduring a meet, I would do the Power Gel. They seem to work well with me. In the morning, maybe wait til after practice to eat.<div style="clear:both;"></div>