What do you eat on the day of the meet?

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swimshark — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:24:51 GMT

You monkey you!!!:banana: hooo hooo hoooo haaaa haaaa

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Swimalison — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:22:21 GMT

Depends on what time the meet starts. If it's an early, early meet and I'm swimming early, I usually have just a banana and some peanuts that I snack on while driving there. If the meet is later, I'll have cereal. During the meet, I eat about what you ate and I too will end up being extremely hungry after. I usually eat 2-3 bananas during a meet day. You monkey you!!!:banana:

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Chris Stevenson — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:27:06 GMT

I always keep in mind that what I eat before competing probably won't help my races, but eating the wrong stuff can definitely hurt my races. I stick to my usual breakfast, cereal and toast, unless I am swimming really early. During a meet I like peanut butter crackers or fig newtons. Bananas don't swim well with me. At nationals, I like to go to the pool at 6:30 am when warm-up starts and the pool is less crowded. If I don't swim until later, I like to have breakfast after warm-up. Re: eating at Nationals,definitely become a Gold Medal Sponsor.That gives you access to the hospitality room so you can eat at the meet when you need to.The food at Fresno was really good,Indy-OK. All good advice. I like fig newtons and peanut butter crackers as meet snacks too; bananas as well (they don't bother me). Allen is absolutely correct about the Gold Medal Sponsor thing. I think it usually saves you money -- or come close to breaking even, anyway -- and it is hugely convenient. My triathlete friends usually pack bagels & peanut butter to eat the morning of their races (which are usually early). It travels well, is filling but doesn't make you feel bloated, and has pretty much energy.

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nkace — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:19:15 GMT

Fast food, coffee, gatorade? That is all crap. I am so surprised at how poor people's choices are. :bolt:

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orca1946 — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:00:13 GMT

Coffee in the AM with a light breakfast - during the meet bananas & P B J

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Former Member — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:57:38 GMT

The funny thing is I'm not joking. I doubt I will actually do it, by going to a meet with a very mild hangover, but I'm guessing certain levels of wine in the body raises testoserone, which easily explains changes in output I commonly note. Back on topic, as far as my plan for nutritian, the day prior will consist of 4 small meals with veggies, meats, breads and etc (lunch will include a 12oz can of garbonzo beans for proper bouancy). The day of the meet will consist of banana's, bagels, and protein/creatine supplement while avoiding greasy and spicy foods that can upset the stomach and fruits that ferment in the upper gut (i.e., apples, citrus). For hydration I plan to drink just a little more the day prior but no more than usuall on race day - don't want to stand on the blocks with a full bladder. I'll see how this goes:) Oh Im not joking...I learned this a couple years back, the beer is a good source of carbohydrates. Probably not the most ideal pre-meet performance drink, but it has worked for me. Last St. Patty's day, I went out and celebrated like everyone else should have, kind of forgot about my meet the next day, I ended up going a pb for a 50 *** flat start...I gave all the credit to the beer from the night before! :banana:

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hawk43 — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:55:50 GMT

I always focus on the "right" carbs starting three days before the meet. But I try not to over do it. I avoid all forms of greasy or spice foods. No carbonated drinks. This past weekend I swam tappered at the TYR meet in Chicago. btw -- a great venue... I started eating 2 or three bananas a day throughout the week leading up to the meet. I also forced myself to drink extra water for three days prior to the meet. Then on the day of the meet I am very careful about quantity. I eat small quantities but just enough to keep my sugar level balanced. I find just the right amount of fruit starting in the morning and right after warmup. It replenishes my simple sugars without making me feel "heavy". I avoid energy bars and complex carbs, which are harder to digest. A great combination includes strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Then I add a large banana early in the morning plus after each race i have 1/4 to 1/2 a banana (small amounts). Add to that gatorade-like drink to stay hydrated-almost constantly. Not large amounts, but consistent hydration is key. At the meet this past weekend, my regiment worked perfectly. I felt great before and after the races. The key for me is to guage my intake based on how my stomach feels. It comes down to personal preference, but a balance / consistent sugar level most important to me. I use good old-fashion mother nature (fruit) to accomplish that balance. "Winning is a state-of-mind"

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Former Member — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:23:32 GMT

Rob... since you are my friend and I love you dearly, I am going to tell you that this is one of THE WORST plans I have ever read! I never said it was the right thing to do... it's just what I do. I even went and bought some goofy gel things recently in an attempt to at least eat those and I can't bring myself to do it. BTW, you're welcome for all the vegetables :)

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Former Member — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:26:49 GMT

Still waiting for the pre-meet nutritian experience. But on the topic of alcohol I have noticed I perform better the next day following a night of wine consumption. Not a glass or two but a whole bottle and the cheaper the better. Anyone else experince this? Haha yeaaa, but mine is after consumption of a few beers. :chug:

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Former Member — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:37:30 GMT

Katie, planning in sinking in Atlanta? hee-hee. Glad to see you'll be there, too. The Varsity won't make you sink. Your arteries on the other hand may need some help afterwards though.

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Former Member — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:22:22 GMT

coffee, cliff bars, water..... shot of gel 10 mins before a distance event. electrolytes if its hot. Wonder how soon one(gel) would take it before swimming a shorter event, like 100/200's?

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Former Member — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:20:45 GMT

I plan on eating here for ALL of my pre-meet meals when I swim in Atlanta this spring for Nationals. Seriously, I try to eat foods that are easy on the stomach, nothing too crazy. You must try the Varsity some night after your events! This is an Atlanta destination!

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swimmj — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:20:25 GMT

I try to eat a bigger than normal breakfast and keep it pretty easy to digest. Scrambled eggs, whole wheat toast, fruit, oatmeal, etc. I try to drink lots of water or diluted gatorade at the meet and bring the following to snack on: Power bars, gel shots, string cheese, grapes or other fruit, trail mix, maybe some low fat crackers. I tend to drink lots and eat sparingly - but need to have some stuff available. If the meet is short, say 3 hours or less, I might not eat anything. If it's all day, I will usually snack a bit. I know I can swim on a fairly full tummy - I did all the time as a kid. But it feels better to not have too much in my stomach. --mj

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__steve__ — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:57:23 GMT

Haha yeaaa, but mine is after consumption of a few beers. :chug: The funny thing is I'm not joking. I doubt I will actually do it, by going to a meet with a very mild hangover, but I'm guessing certain levels of wine in the body raises testoserone, which easily explains changes in output I commonly note. Back on topic, as far as my plan for nutritian, the day prior will consist of 4 small meals with veggies, meats, breads and etc (lunch will include a 12oz can of garbonzo beans for proper bouancy). The day of the meet will consist of banana's, bagels, and protein/creatine supplement while avoiding greasy and spicy foods that can upset the stomach and fruits that ferment in the upper gut (i.e., apples, citrus). For hydration I plan to drink just a little more the day prior but no more than usuall on race day - don't want to stand on the blocks with a full bladder. I'll see how this goes:)

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Betsy — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:34:33 GMT

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swimshark — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:25:43 GMT

I plan on eating here for ALL of my pre-meet meals when I swim in Atlanta this spring for Nationals. Katie, planning in sinking in Atlanta? hee-hee. Glad to see you'll be there, too.

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Allen Stark — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:57:51 GMT

Re: eating at Nationals,definitely become a Gold Medal Sponsor.That gives you access to the hospitality room so you can eat at the meet when you need to.The food at Fresno was really good,Indy-OK.

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Former Member — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:46:13 GMT

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Former Member — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:27:10 GMT

If it's a morning meet (which they almost always are in the New York area), I have my usual breakfast -- oatmeal, grapefruit juice and coffee -- and I bring some Power Bars and a water bottle with me to the meet. The meets here generally start around 8 or 9 AM and I'm usually finished by 12:30 or 1 PM (my usual lunch time) so that's enough to get me through the meet.

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Former Member — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:17:21 GMT

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Former Member — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:28:03 GMT

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Former Member — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:27:50 GMT

coffee, cliff bars, water..... shot of gel 10 mins before a distance event. electrolytes if its hot.

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Former Member — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:20:34 GMT

I do all of my swimming on an empty stomach. I've always eaten once a day--dinner--and simply can't imagine having something in my stomach when I exercise. If I have an open water the next day, I'll probably eat like a horse the night before, but never the same day as the competition.

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Ahelee Sue Osborn — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:40:57 GMT

I don't eat anything at or before a meet, I just can't do it, but I do go through a few bottles of Gatorade in the course of the day. Saturday in Long Beach I was running on some In-n-Out burger from the night before all the way until about 7pm! Rob... since you are my friend and I love you dearly, I am going to tell you that this is one of THE WORST plans I have ever read! But still some poor USMS athlete will read it and say, "Right on. Dumouchel can swim pretty fast and I like In-n-Out so thats what I'm doing too!" By the way, I really appreciate how whenever we eat out, I can count on an extra helping of veggies off your plate since you flat out do not touch them! :)