I am usually in the water by 5am and I have a multivitamin and 16oz of water before practice.
My wife has a few bites of a power bar and some water.
What are you eating before an early morning practice?
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I am a rookie still to swimming (18 months) but have the advantage of a 18+ years background in fitness and nutrition. I know my nutrition definitely gives me a big edge... I have learned most swimmers do not put much effort or thought into their food intake.
Last early AM swim workout I ate a kiwi, a few pieces of papaya, and a small glass of pomegranate/blueberry juice about 25 mins. before getting in the water. I eat my first meal of the day as soon as I get home...
qbrain: Skip the multi-vit until after training and take w/ food. Dropping one down on an empty stomach pre-training is not the best time to take this supp.
JoeBob: Excellent smoothie, that is very similar in part to what my breakfast (post-training) looks like.
I am a rookie still to swimming (18 months) but have the advantage of a 18+ years background in fitness and nutrition. I know my nutrition definitely gives me a big edge... I have learned most swimmers do not put much effort or thought into their food intake.
Last early AM swim workout I ate a kiwi, a few pieces of papaya, and a small glass of pomegranate/blueberry juice about 25 mins. before getting in the water. I eat my first meal of the day as soon as I get home...
qbrain: Skip the multi-vit until after training and take w/ food. Dropping one down on an empty stomach pre-training is not the best time to take this supp.
JoeBob: Excellent smoothie, that is very similar in part to what my breakfast (post-training) looks like.
